Uzbekistan Unites 12 Nations for UNESCO Celebration
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The UNESCO headquarters in Paris was transformed into a vibrant hub of Eastern hospitality. Initiated by Uzbekistan and supported by 12 other nations, a large-scale celebration of Navruz took place, showcasing a festival that has become a global symbol of unity and intercultural dialogue.
The gala event drew over 400 delegates, including UNESCO’s top leadership, French politicians, and members of the international diplomatic corps. Uzbekistan, represented by the Art and Culture Development Foundation, curated a rich program that allowed guests to experience the country’s living heritage firsthand.
The highlight of the evening was the tasting of Uzbek plov, a dish officially recognized by UNESCO as part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Alongside these culinary delights, Uzbekistan presented a dynamic concert program that perfectly complemented the fashion showcases of national collections from Central Asian and Caucasian designers.
UNESCO Deputy Director-General Anthony Kwaku Ohemeng-Boamah and other distinguished guests noted that such cultural actions underscore the role of Navruz as a vital link between the past and the future. The exhibitions of traditional crafts, carpets, and jewelry from the organizing nations turned the reception hall into a living Silk Road exposition, where Uzbekistan stood out as one of the primary cultural bridges between the East and the West.
The highlight of the evening was the tasting of Uzbek plov, a dish officially recognized by UNESCO as part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Alongside these culinary delights, Uzbekistan presented a dynamic concert program that perfectly complemented the fashion showcases of national collections from Central Asian and Caucasian designers.
UNESCO Deputy Director-General Anthony Kwaku Ohemeng-Boamah and other distinguished guests noted that such cultural actions underscore the role of Navruz as a vital link between the past and the future. The exhibitions of traditional crafts, carpets, and jewelry from the organizing nations turned the reception hall into a living Silk Road exposition, where Uzbekistan stood out as one of the primary cultural bridges between the East and the West.
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