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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 in Uzbekistan.
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 development.
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 data showed.
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 80.
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 for Uzbek …
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 foster museum …
Uzbekistan Reviews Measures to Develop Circus Arts
Uzbek officials discussed proposals to develop circus arts and live entertainment under a presidential decree aimed at strengthening the country's culture, arts …
Uzbek President Reviews Global Culture Promotion Projects
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed projects to promote Uzbekistan's cultural heritage worldwide, including international exhibitions, restoration initiatives and cultural partnerships.