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Films of Uzbek filmmakers recognized as the best among Turkic-speaking countries

The prestigious Korkut Ata film festival has solemnly ended in the Turkish city of Bursa. Uzbek films became winners in two main categories at once. The film "Ayol kismati" directed by Dilmurod Masaidov received the Grand Prix in the nomination "Best Feature Film", and the film of the young director Furkat Usmanov "Inson" received the Grand Prix in the nomination "Best Documentary Film".

The World Society takes part in the Tashkent International Book Fair "Tashkent Book Fest"

The World Society for the Study, Preservation and Popularization of the Cultural Heritage of Uzbekistan presented its books at the Tashkent International Book Fair "Tashkent Book Fest". The stand of the World Society has become one of the largest, brightest and most visited at the exhibition.

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An exhibition about the life and work of the Romanian composer George Enescu opens in Tashkent

The National Library named after Alisher Navoi opened the exhibition “George Enescu. In memory of an outstanding Romanian composer" as part of the XI National Information and Library Week "INFOLIB UZBEKISTAN-2022".

Tashkent Music Encounters was held at the Center for Contemporary Art

Tashkent Music Encounters was held at the Center for Contemporary Art.

Pathbreaking London Exhibition Shines Light on Uzbek Actress Sara Eshonturaeva and the Jadids

A pathbreaking photography exhibition has opened in London that tells the story of Sara Eshonturaeva, an icon of the dramatic arts in Uzbekistan and traces her connections to the Jadid intellectual movement. Over 150 people attended the opening reception on Tuesday.

Over 200 filmmakers visit Namangan

On 23-29 October, the Cinema Agency of Uzbekistan is holding cultural and educational events under the motto "Yangi Uzbekistonda el aziz, inson aziz" ("The people are dear to the New Uzbekistan, the people are dear") in Namangan. The events are held as part of the Kinokaravan campaign. In this regard, a creative team of over 200 filmmakers arrived in Namangan region on 23 October.

A concert and a master class of a Japanese group of drummers to be held in Tashkent

Tashkent will host a concert and a master class by the Japanese group of drummers SAY. These events are dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and Uzbekistan.

Exhibitions under the working title "Uzbekistan - from Alexander the Great to the Kushan Empire" to be held in Berlin

On 25 October, an agreement was signed between the Art and Culture Development Foundation and the State Museums of Berlin on the joint organization of an exhibition in Berlin in 2023.

The 5th Atlas bayrami International Festival of Traditional Textiles takes place in Margilan

On 22 October, the closing ceremony of the 5th Atlas bayrami International Festival of Traditional Textiles took place in the park of artists in the city of Margilan.

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