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Uzbek Artists Sevara Nazarkhan and Komoliddin Urinbayev Receive Kazakhstan Orders
Uzbek singer Sevara Nazarkhan and conductor Komoliddin Urinbayev received Kazakhstan’s Dostyk Order, Second Class, for promoting cultural ties between the two countries.
Mirziyoyev Visits Film Set About Ibn Sina’s Childhood
Uzbekistan’s president has visited the set of Husayn, a historical film about the childhood of Abu Ali ibn Sina, aimed at introducing young audiences to his legacy.
Uzbekistan to Abolish Film Agency and Restructure Uzbekfilm
Uzbekistan will abolish its Cinematography Agency, transfer film policy to the Ministry of Culture and move film production entirely to the private sector.
Mirziyoyev Unveils Major Overhaul of Uzbek Cinema
Uzbekistan will replace the state film agency, shift production to the private sector and establish a new Uzbekfilm company to finance and promote national cinema.
UNESCO Approves Uzbekistan Initiative to Protect Cultural Heritage
UNESCO’s Executive Board has unanimously approved Uzbekistan’s initiative to strengthen cultural heritage protection, including plans for a 2027 international symposium in Khiva.
French and Uzbek Musicians Perform at Concert in Bukhara
French clarinetist Christophe Dravers and pianist Pascal Romano performed works by renowned French composers at Bukhara’s Kukeldash Madrasah on 24 October.
Uzbekistan and Centre Pompidou Sign Cultural Cooperation Deal
Uzbekistan’s Culture and Arts Development Foundation and Paris’s Centre Pompidou have signed an agreement to establish a long-term partnership and organise an exhibition of Uzbek art and culture.
11th European Film Festival Opens in Uzbekistan
The 11th European Film Festival has opened in Uzbekistan, bringing 11 films from 10 European countries to audiences in Tashkent and Urgench from 23 to 27 October.
Future History Award Longlists 120 Science Fiction Works
The Future History international science fiction award has shortlisted 120 works from 1,060 entries submitted by authors in 27 countries for its 2026 season.
Tashkent Hosts International Russian Theatre Festival
Tashkent hosted the Hearts of Four – Bridge of Friendship festival from 14 to 18 October, bringing together theatre companies from five countries.