garners most of the attention in August, Constitution Day is also celebrated
with enthusiasm, and nationwide activities that focus on the Constitution are
organized. Constitution Day street festivals take place in all cities of the
country while the main events are held in the capital city of Tashkent. More
than 130 ethnic groups live in Uzbekistan, and on this day they present their
folklore, songs, dances, arts, and cuisine. The president and several politicians
address the nation with speeches, and the president approves a presidential
pardon for Uzbeks in jail to be released. This has also been a day for non-
governmental organizations to hold protests against the human rights
violations in the country that have not been properly addressed by the
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