Holidays and Festivals of Uzbekistan

Holidays and Festivals of Uzbekistan

• The international musical festival "Shark Taronalari" has become very popular and prestigious. For the first time it was held in Samarkand in 1997 on the initiative of Islam Karimov, Uzbekistan's President. The venue of the festival was not a random choice at all: they took into account the fact that Samarkand - as an ancient center of the Great Silk Road and a depositary of the cultural heritage of the Uzbeks - is of great significance not only to Central Asia but to the countries to the east and west. The first festival was a success beyond expectations. Folk music performers from 29 countries took part in it.

Holidays and Festivals of Uzbekistan

• A guest of "Shark Taronalari-2005", the famous French singer Charles Aznavour said that in his childhood he had learned about 'the mysterious and unique gem of the East' from the play Let's Go to Samarkand, but it was only in 2005 that his dream to see the ancient monuments of Samarkand and Bukhara came true. Paying tribute to the allure, liveliness and range of the festival, he said that through it the people of Uzbekistan clearly show to the whole world their openness, love for art, philanthropy, friendliness and hospitality.

Holidays and Festivals of Uzbekistan

New words

• Holiday- праздник, каникулы;
• A holiday home- дом отдыха;
• A sea- море;
• To lie- лежать;
• A beach- пляж;
• To sunbathe- загорать;
• A seashore- берег моря;
• To rest- отдыхать;
• To hope- надеяться;
• A holiday- centre- место отдыха;