The “Caravan of Wonders” started as part of the Silk and Spices Festival in the ancient city of Bukhara.

In the early morning, the solemn procession of the caravan began from the Ark fortress.

The event is attended by cultural and art figures from several countries, representatives of international organizations and the diplomatic corps, and official tour operators.

The festival is organized by Bukhara regional and city hokimiyats, the regional department of culture and tourism, the Hunarmand Association, and several other organizations.

Representatives of the embassies of Slovakia, Italy, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Bangladesh, Türkiye, Kuwait, and Qatar in Uzbekistan expressed their desire to participate in the festival. About 200 artisans from the country's regions and foreign countries are participating in the events.

It is planned that the festival will be widely covered by 30 foreign and domestic journalists and bloggers through the media and social networks.

Exhibitions and fairs of silk and spices, the Pilaf Festival, national games, and many other events will be held within the framework of the festival.

The Deputy Hokim of the region Mirali Khamroyev took part in the opening ceremony.

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Zarif Komilov, photos by Tokhirjon Istatov, UzA