On May 21-24, at the initiative of the President of Uzbekistan, international festivals of gold embroidery, jewelry and embroidery art were held in Bukhara.

Over 220 foreign guests from 58 countries, more than 130 foreign craftsmen from 38 countries, as well as over 300 jewelers, embroiderers and artisans from all regions of Uzbekistan took part in the events.

According to declarations filled out by tourists, they bought 15.6 kilograms of silver and 4.8 kilograms of gold jewelry at the festivals. This brought a net profit of an average of $284.5 thousand. The festival once again demonstrated the potential and opportunities of Bukhara in the service and maintenance.

As of June 1, 2022, 1,256 local and 42,589 foreign tourists visited Bukhara (2.7 times more than last year). The high quality of the infrastructure attracts foreign guests to the country even more.

“This is my first time in Bukhara”, says Yulia Babkina from Russia. – I walked around this fabulous city, went sightseeing, had dinner on the terrace, from where a breathtaking view of the Kalon Minaret and the Poi-Kalon architectural ensemble opens. Service, food, hotel services – all are at the highest level. Conditions exceeded all my expectations. Returning to my country, I will share my impressions with my family and friends. I will advise them to visit sunny Uzbekistan. I would like to mention an excellent Bukhara pilaf here, the taste of which I will remember forever. I liked the city and its hospitable people.

Zarif Komilov, photos by Tokhirjon Istatov, UzA