The festival, held by the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the State Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan for Tourism Development, the Khokimiyat of Khorezm region and other organizations, has kicked off at Ichan-Kala State Museum-Reserve, in Khiva.

The festival, held by the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the State Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan for Tourism Development, the Khokimiyat of Khorezm region and other organizations, has kicked off at Ichan-Kala State Museum-Reserve, in Khiva.

Khokim of Khorezm region F. Ermanov, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Poland to Uzbekistan Piotr Iwaszkiewicz and Deputy Head of Azerbaijan Cultural Center named after Heydar Aliyev at the Embassy of Azerbaijan in Uzbekistan Polad Zeynalov addressed the opening ceremony of the event.

The festival is attended by more than 100 guests and art groups from almost 20 countries. It will contribute to further popularization of the national dance art of Uzbekistan and attract tourists.