A nation’s pride, a unique jewel of our spiritual heritage
A ceremony marking Uzbek Language Day on October 21 was held at the Palace of International Forums “Uzbekistan” in Tashkent. It was attended by representatives of various ministries and government agencies, creative organizations, writers and poets, scholars, advocates of spiritual and moral values, and students.
A congratulatory message from the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev to the people of Uzbekistan on Uzbek Language Day was read out by the Advisor to the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Khayriddin Sultonov.
As emphasized in the message, people come to understand themselves through language. Our native language embodies the noble hopes and aspirations of our people.
The ceremony opened with the National Anthem of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
During the event, a video excerpt from President Shavkat Mirziyoyev’s speech at the celebrations marking Uzbekistan’s 35th anniversary of independence was shown.
Nodir Jonuzoq, Head of the Department for the Development of the State Language under the Cabinet of Ministers, noted that the President’s signing of the law to improve the Latin-based Uzbek alphabet on October 21 this year demonstrates the great attention paid to our native language. He emphasized that this initiative has resolved an issue that had been debated for many years.
Video messages conveying greetings from Ambassadors Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of foreign countries accredited to Uzbekistan were also presented at the event.
The musical evening dedicated to Uzbek Language Day featured performances reflecting the attitudes of foreign nationals residing in Uzbekistan toward the Uzbek language, as well as a variety of songs, melodies, and musical compositions.
The event was attended by the Chairperson of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan Tanzila Narbayeva and the Speaker of the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan Nuriddinjon Ismoilov.
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Nazokat Usmonova, photos by Farhod Abdurasulov, UzA
