Music Festival Sharq Taronalari: Harmonious Melodies from Around the World The Music Festival Sharq Taronalari (Melodies of the East) was first held in Samarkand in 1997. Since then, the festival …
Afrosiyob Train Timetable
Afrosiyob train timetable: Comfortable travelling through Uzbekistan In September 2011, the inaugural run of Central Asia’s first high-speed train, the “Afrosiyob,” commenced service on the Tashkent-Samarkand route. Designed with passenger …
Uzbek clothes
Uzbek clothes: an insight into the traditional clothing and culture of Uzbekistan The specificity of indigenous peoples’ clothing has long been determined by climatic and domestic conditions and tribal traditions. …
Uzbek cuisine
Uzbek cuisine: a culinary journey through the flavours of Central Asia Uzbek cuisine is the most diverse in the Orient. Some of the recipes for Uzbek dishes have a centuries-old …
Travel to Tajikistan – useful information
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Travel to Kyrgyzstan – useful Information
Travel to Kyrgyzstan – Useful information for travellers and adventurers The tourist front-runners among the Central Asian countries are of course Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan with their ancient Silk Road cities …
Travel to Kazakhstan – useful information
Travel to Kazakhstan – Useful information: Tips and advice for your stay in Central Asia To get to know the amazing traditions, the breathtaking nature, the skilful interweaving of the …
Travel to Uzbekistan – useful information
Travel to Uzbekistan – Useful information: A traveller’s guide to preparing for an unforgettable experience Why visit: The historic Great Silk Road cities of Khiva, Bukhara, Samarkand and Kokand; the …
The Rights of Women in Islam
The Rights of Women in Islam: An Analysis of their Historical Development and Significance For various reasons, the women’s question has become an object of criticism against Islam. Even some …
The Mosques in Khorezm
The Mosques in Khorezm: a testimony to the religious and architectural splendour of Central Asia A mosque, a place of prayer for Muslims and a place of residence revered by …
Palaces and Fortresses of Khorezm
Palaces and Fortresses of Khorezm: a historical insight into the architectural treasures of Central Asia Located on the lower reaches of the Amu Darya, this land occupied a special place …
Central Asia
The treasures and stories of Central Asia: a journey through the arteries of the Silk Road Central Asia, a land of mesmerising beauty and rich cultural diversity, has captured the …
Great Silk Road
Great Silk Road: A historical and political analysis of the trade routes between Europe and Asia Information about European civilisations is known from Egyptian papyrus texts, which refer to the …
Spring Festival of Navruz
The Spring Festival of Navruz: a historical and cultural celebration along the Great Silk Road Navruz – a new day, a great day of the people, a holiday, the first …
Holidays in Uzbekistan
Holidays in Uzbekistan: an overview of cultural traditions and national festivities 14 January – National Army Day in Uzbekistan The day will be celebrated in independent Uzbekistan in honour of …
Folklore Festival Boysun Bahori
The Folklore Festival Boysun Bahori: an ode to the traditions of Uzbekistan The folklore festival “Boysun Bahori” is an annual event that celebrates the rich cultural traditions of Uzbekistan. The …
Folklore and Folk Traditions of Uzbekistan
Folklore and folk traditions of Uzbekistan: a cultural journey through history and identity Uzbekistan, a country rich in cultural diversity and historical significance, is known for its deeply rooted folklore …
Culture of Uzbekistan
The culture of Uzbekistan: a journey through history, art and tradition Uzbekistan, a country in Central Asia with a rich history and a diverse cultural landscape, offers a fascinating insight …
Traditions and Customs of Uzbekistan
Traditions and Customs of Uzbekistan: A Cultural Journey through History and Identity Uzbekistan, a land rich in history, culture, and tradition, is renowned for its diverse customs and traditions deeply …
National holidays in Uzbekistan
National holidays in Uzbekistan: A Journey through Cultural Traditions and Festivities Uzbekistan, a country with a rich cultural history and a diverse ethnic composition, celebrates a variety of traditional and …