Culture

UNESCO launches a series of trainings on craftsmanship, design and entrepreneurship in Margilan

Uzbekistan is a country possessing rich intangible cultural heritage, including traditional craftsmanship. Due to globalization processes many of these traditions are in need of safeguarding measures, including those aimed at transmission of these heritage to the next generations.

The world-class gastronomic festival "Taste of France" to be organized for the 6th time in the restaurants of Uzbekistan

The Goût de / Good France gastronomic festival / The taste of France is returning and will be held in the republic from 14 to 22 October 2021. For the sixth time, a grand celebration of high French gastronomy will take place in France and around the world. Once again, thanks to this festival, France will appear in all its splendor on five continents, presenting its culinary traditions, which are included in the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List.

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Participants of the Tashkent International Film Festival appealed to the President of Uzbekistan

At the closing ceremony of the Tashkent International Film Festival, its participants addressed the President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev. The address was read from the stage by the famous Russian director Timur Bekmambetov.

Ravshana Kurkova: holding the Tashkent film festival is a sign that Uzbekistan pays great attention to national cinema

On the fourth day of the Tashkent International Film Festival, a creative meeting was held with the famous Russian actress Ravshana Kurkova.

Luc Besson: I have my own vision, my experience and some kind of cultural background

At a creative meeting within the framework of the Tashkent International Film Festival, the world famous director Luc Besson dwelled on the issue of creating favorable conditions in Uzbekistan for the development of cinematic talent of youth.

Agreement signed with Danmon Group

Within the framework of the Tashkent International Film Festival "Pearl of the Silk Road", organized by the Agency of Cinematography on the initiative of the President, an agreement was signed with Danmon Group (Denmark).

Gerard Depardieu: "The efforts of the government of Uzbekistan in the development of national cinematography are very valuable"

On 1 October, a creative meeting with the famous French actor Gerard Depardieu was held in the building of Uzbekfilm.

Luc Besson: pictures of Uzbek filmmakers deserve awards at Cannes Film Festival

Today, on 2 October, within the framework of the Tashkent International Film Festival, a press conference was held with the famous French director Luc Besson. At the meeting, the director shared his memories of how he created his films and gave advice to young filmmakers.

All-Russian State Institute of Cinematography opened its first branch abroad

All-Russian State Institute of Cinematography opened its first branch abroad.

The son of the legendary Raj Kapoor presented a huge bust of his father to Uzbek filmmakers

On 29 September, within the framework of the Tashkent International Film Festival, a creative meeting was held with representatives of the Indian film industry.

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