Representatives of the regional administration, enterprises, tourist companies, research institutes, cultural figures, diplomatic missions of foreign countries and international organizations, as well as students from Uzbekistan from Kiev, Kharkov, Sumy, Krivograd and Poltava took part in the event in the second largest city of Ukraine.
Those present welcomed the performing artists in colorful national costumes, glorifying the ancient and eternally young holiday of Navruz spring. With special delight the guests welcomed the Uzbek dance and music groups SABO and SHOD.
Honored Artist of Uzbekistan Zhenisbek Piyazov, who brilliantly performed songs in Uzbek, Ukrainian and Italian, arrived to participate in the festive events.
Representatives of local government bodies stressed the importance of elements of people’s diplomacy in strengthening bilateral ties.
This is what Mark Becker, First Deputy Chairman of the Kharkov Regional State Administration, noted in particular:
-In the days of the celebration of Nowruz I want to wish the Uzbek people a generous and rich harvest, a happy year that will inspire new achievements, and they, in turn, will promote progress for the good of the people. I hope that cooperation between our states will also contribute to this, and in the future we will have many common achievements.
First Deputy Chairman of the Kharkov Regional Council Viktor Kovalenko:
– The celebration of Nowruz in our city allowed to get acquainted with the rich culture and traditions of the Uzbek people. I would like to wish Uzbekistan further success and prosperity, and to its residents to achieve their high goals in all areas.
Within the framework of the Days of Culture, it was given an opportunity to familiarize with a special stand dedicated to Uzbekistan, its tourism and economic potential. The works of Uzbek classics, products of masters of applied art were presented.
Traditionally, a master class for cooking pilaf was organized. Present could taste other dishes and dishes of national cuisine.
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