Samarkand is celebrating Navruz.

Exhibitions and fairs are organized by regional organizations, education institutions and mahallas.

The Shish Kebab Festival is being held on Alisher Navoi Street.

Seven teams are competing on preparing this popular meal. A 20-meter Shish Kebab is being prepared at the festival.

G.Khasanov, photos by A.Isroilov, UzA