24 January 2022

There are many different festivals around the world, most of which reflect the traditions and national heritage of the country. In Spain, the tomato festival is popular, in India - the colorful festival Holi, in China - a bright lantern show. And who has not heard about the lush Brazilian and Venetian carnivals or Mexican Day of the Dead, and, of course, Oktoberfest in Germany.

Uzbekistan is also famous for its holidays and festivals, which are associated with modern and historical events, national or religious festivals. Festivals of Uzbekistan spectacularly reflect the identity of the country and its people. Through them, cultural and historical values are transmitted, amazing stories are told, and the spiritual heritage of the ancestors is preserved.

Festivals of Uzbekistan

Eastern countries have traditions that have survived almost unchanged to this day. Of course, modern realities have left their imprints, but the Spirit of History is clearly expressed in them.

Festivals of Uzbekistan can be divided into: music and dance, crafts and cultural-historical.

Asrlar sadosi, Shark taronalari, Silk and Spices, Boysun Bahori are the most colorful and impressive events.

The most interesting event is “Silk and Spices”, which is held in the Pearl of Uzbekistan, the beautiful Bukhara. Come and book hotels in Bukhara in advance.

Asrlar sadosi

Echo of centuries - it is an ethnographic festival which is held every year in different cities of Uzbekistan. The event has a special mission - to revive and preserve the wealth of traditions of artisans and craftsmen of a particular region. Here you can take part in an abundant show program and buy really valuable handmade things created by the technologies handed down from master to master over the millennia. Music, dancing, national cuisine and an abundance of exclusive merchandise create a heady effect. If you come here for the first time, you get a lot of positive drive. Many come to this holiday regularly. Because each time it is held in a new place, gives you the opportunity to learn new tales and mysteries of the East.  

Sharq Taronalari

Melodies of the East is a grandiose event for the whole Central Asia, which is held in Samarkand every 2 years. Registan Square with its magnificent palace architecture, created during the reign of the great Tamerlane, serves as the entourage. The famous conqueror gathered talented people from all over the world in his capital. Now singers, dancers and musicians come here for Shark Taronalari. A huge stage is erected on the historic square where many talents blossom like beautiful flowers, giving fragrant beauty to the beholders and listeners.  

Silk and Spices

If you want to find yourself in a world of pure luxury and allure, come to the Silk and Spice Festival. It's not just an oriental fairy tale, filled with the tenderness of silks and aromas of oriental spices, it's a few beautiful days with incredible vitality and sunshine. Here you can be charged with benign energy and buy wonderful souvenirs, taste the oriental cuisine with special enjoyment. There is no sense to tell about it, you should feel it all, plunge into the cheerful atmosphere of the holiday. You will admire the caravans, which once walked the Great Silk Road, you will visit the master classes of artisans and see the artists, strongmen and acrobats. The realistic show is lavishly imbued with the scents of spices and the luxury of silk. All your senses will be delighted.

Boysun Bahori

The amazing Boysun Bahori festival is not as grand in scale, but it gathers a special audience, creating a unique atmosphere filled with the fresh breath of the mountains. Boysun Spring is about the uniqueness of pre-Islamic pagan culture surrounded by marvelous natural scenery. People from all over the world come to Boysun to touch the ancient traditions and breathe in the aromas of awakening, filled with pure air. The mountains create amazing acoustics for the musicians, and the blooming meadows endow the landscape with wondrous beauty. Rope walkers and strongmen, craftsmen and musicians will impress you with their skills. You can take part in exciting games, and, of course, taste the national dishes. You will get a lot of impressions and delightful souvenirs.

PS: If you wish to enrich your world with ancient cultural traditions, to diversify your sensual impressions and taste palette, then come to Uzbekistan to any of the festivals. We recommend booking hotel rooms in advance, as during the festival there is a shortage of rooms.