Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — A gala concert featuring Uzbek artists was held at the National Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing as part of Uzbekistan Culture Days in China, the Dunyо News Agency reported.
The event was organized by Uzbekistan's Ministry of Culture with the support of the country's embassy in Beijing.
The audience included representatives of Chinese government agencies, cultural and artistic figures, diplomats, journalists and members of the Uzbek diaspora.
The concert programme featured the orchestra of the State Academic Bolshoi Theatre named after Alisher Navoi, People's Artist of Uzbekistan Ilyos Arabov, Honoured Artist Masuma Boltabayeva, and Feruza Azatova, artistic director of the Munojat dance ensemble and a choreographer.
The performers presented works of Uzbek classical music, traditional melodies, songs and dance performances, showcasing different aspects of the country's musical and performing arts heritage.
A photography exhibition entitled "New Uzbekistan" was also organized as part of the event. The exhibition featured photographs of Uzbekistan's historical monuments, cultural heritage, national traditions and modern development.
The concert and exhibition formed part of Uzbekistan's efforts to promote its culture abroad and strengthen cultural and humanitarian ties between Uzbekistan and China.
