On May 15-22, 2018, Japan hosted the Week of Uzbekistan in a number of cities of the country.

On May 15-22, 2018, Japan hosted the Week of Uzbekistan in a number of cities of the country.

The week, organized with cooperation of the ministries of Culture, Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Japan, the Agency for Cultural Affairs of Japan and the Mayor’s office of the cities of Nagoya, Osaka, contributed to further strengthening cultural and humanitarian ties between Uzbekistan and Japan, wide propaganda of ancient history and rich culture of Uzbekistan’s people among Japanese public.

Within the framework of the Week of Uzbekistan, concerts, photo exhibitions reflecting national culture and customs of Uzbekistan were organized in the cities of Tokyo, Nagoya and Osaka. A documentary film “Ancient and ever young Uzbekistan” was shown. The film tells about picturesque places, historical monuments, modern constructions of Uzbekistan, national traditions and customs of people.

The concert program with participation of Uzbekistan’s masters of arts and young performers, photo exhibitions reflecting the country’s tourism potential, and applied art were also presented to the public.

Within the framework of the Week, the delegation of Uzbekistan held meetings with the Executive Director of Tokyo National Museum Zeniya Masami, the President of the Min-On Concert Association Kazuto Ito, the President of Tokyo University of Arts Kazuki Sawa. During these events, views were exchanged on bilateral cooperation aimed at development of culture and art, exchange of experience and advanced training of employees of the education sector.

The exhibition of national clothes and handicrafts, held on the last day of the Week, in the Palace of Culture of Osaka University, caused great interest among the Japanese people.

After the exhibition, a concert with participation of Uzbek artists was held. Japanese art lovers enjoyed the opera arias, classic songs and live music, as well as graceful dances.

Every day of the Week was full of vivid emotions and indelible impressions. Agreements on mutually beneficial cooperation were signed between the cultural institutions. All this will contribute to further strengthening of friendly ties between people of Uzbekistan and Japan.