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Uzbekistan Expands Cultural Heritage Agency's Powers
Uzbekistan has enacted a law expanding the powers of the Cultural Heritage Agency to strengthen oversight and management of tangible cultural heritage sites.
Uzbekistan Culture Days to Be Held in Kyrgyzstan on 27-28 July
Uzbekistan Culture Days will take place in Cholpon-Ata on 27-28 July, featuring about 200 artists and cultural figures from Uzbekistan.
Uzbekistan, UNESCO Discuss Cultural Heritage Projects
Gayane Umerova and UNESCO World Heritage Centre Director Lazare Eloundou Assomo met in Busan to discuss cultural heritage preservation projects …
Tashkent Modernist Architecture Added to UNESCO Heritage List
Tashkent's modernist architecture has been added to the UNESCO World Heritage List, recognizing a major period in the city's architectural …
Uzbekistan Museums Hold More Than 2.6 Million Exhibits
Museums in Uzbekistan held 2.657 million exhibits as of 1 January 2026 and conducted 56,142 guided tours during 2025, official …
Honored Artist Nasiba Madrakhimova Passes Away at 80
Honored Artist of Uzbekistan Nasiba Madrakhimova, leading soloist of the Bakhor dance ensemble, has passed away at the age of …
Uzbekistan History Museum Reopens After Renovation
The State Museum of History of Uzbekistan will reopen on 24 July 2026 after a two-year renovation, with free admission …
Cultural Heritage Agency Halts Unauthorized Repairs at Blue Domes Landmark
Uzbekistan's stopped unauthorized repair work at the Blue Domes café, a state-protected cultural heritage site in Tashkent.
Xinjiang Food Festival Strengthens Central Asia Trade Ties
A Xinjiang gastronomy festival brought together food producers and businesses to boost trade and logistics between China and Central Asia.
Uzbekistan and Hong Kong agree on museum cooperation
The Center of Islamic Civilization of Uzbekistan and the Hong Kong Palace Museum have signed a long-term cooperation agreement to …