Did you know that April 30 is officially designated by UNESCO as International Jazz Day? First celebrated in 2012, International Jazz Day is intended to highlight the rich history of jazz and the important role this distinctive musical genre has played over the years in uniting diverse peoples and cultures all around the globe. Since… Continue Reading
Earlier this year, Lola Karimova-Tillyaeva announced the 2018 winners of the Karimov Foundation’s Scholarship Program for Postgraduate Studies Abroad. Launched in 2017, the program is one of the most important scholarships helping to provide access to international educational opportunities for young Uzbek students. Read on to learn more. What is the Scholarship Program for… Continue Reading
For most Western audiences, oral epic poetry seems like something out of the far distant past: a tradition from the time of the ancient Greeks that was once great, but is now largely forgotten. However, in Central Asia, one of the world’s great centers for this type of art form, the performance of oral epic… Continue Reading
A UNESCO World Heritage Site and once one of the most important Islamic centers in the world, the historic center of the city of Bukhara, Uzbekistan, is an amazing place to visit. To take a journey through this breathtaking cultural center, read on for a look at 10 of its most incredible attractions. Po-i-Kalyan… Continue Reading
Like many of the former Soviet states, Uzbekistan has been seeing a renewed interest in traditional arts and crafts over the last few decades. All over the country, contemporary craftsmen are rediscovering their cultural heritage, and are working to revive, restore, and preserve handicrafts and the artisanal methods used to produce them. The art of… Continue Reading
Before a cultural landmark or natural wonder can be declared an official UNESCO World Heritage Site, it must first be inscribed on what is known as the “tentative list.” This nomination process allows countries to introduce UNESCO to sites and properties that they believe should be granted World Heritage status. A country’s tentative list is… Continue Reading