The President meets with representatives of various nationalities living in Uzbekistan

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev visited the Pavilion of National Cultural Centers in Yakkasaray district of Tashkent.

In the country, representatives of more than 130 nations and ethnic groups live as one united family, and 157 national cultural centers operate. This diversity is a unique social phenomenon that has emerged over centuries of historical development.

In Uzbekistan, continuous attention is paid, as a priority area of state policy, to the development of national cultures, the preservation and strengthening of interethnic harmony, and the education of the younger generation in the spirit of tolerance and solidarity.

A vivid confirmation of such attention is the pavilion built in the Dustlik Park on the square adjacent to the building of the Committee on Interethnic Relations and Friendly Ties with Foreign Countries. Its architectural design reflects the distinctive features of twenty-two nations.

The site features Kazakh, Kyrgyz, Turkmen, and Bashkir yurts, as well as two-story Houses of Friendship representing the Korean, Belarusian, Ukrainian, Greek, German, Dungan, Polish, Jewish, Georgian, Armenian, Tatar, Crimean Tatar, Uyghur, Turkish, Tajik, Chinese, Russian, and Azerbaijani peoples.

The interiors are designed in accordance with the national traditions of each people represented here. The exhibition includes national costumes, musical instruments, examples of decorative and applied arts, historical models, and numerous exhibits reflecting cultural heritage.

Today, the pavilion is filled with the festive spirit of Navruz, a holiday that embodies noble ideals such as friendship and harmony.

The Head of State became familiar with the activities of each house and held a sincere conversation with the participants.

During the meetings, special attention was paid to the role of national cultural centers in organizing nationwide celebrations at a high level. Appreciation was expressed to our compatriots of various nationalities who, through their strong patriotism and dedicated work, make a worthy contribution to strengthening the country’s socio-economic potential.

The Head of State watched the artistic program organized for the pavilion’s guests and took photos with representatives of the national cultural centers.