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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.
Andijan Hosts International TURKSOY Cultural Events
Andijan, named the Cultural Capital of the Turkic World, is hosting theatre and museum professionals from five countries for a series of TURKSOY events from 18 to 23 October.
Uzbekistan Culture Days in Russia Set for March 2027
Uzbekistan Culture Days will take place at Russia’s National Centre in March 2027 as part of reciprocal cultural events marking 35 years of diplomatic ties.
Bust of Kazakh Poet Abai Kunanbayev Unveiled in Tashkent
A bust of Kazakh poet and philosopher Abai Kunanbayev has been unveiled in Tashkent’s Bektemir district ahead of Kazakhstan’s Republic Day.
Tashkent Hosts International Russian Drama Theatre Festival
The Hearts of Four – Bridge of Friendship festival opened in Tashkent on 14 October, bringing together Russian drama theatres from five countries.