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The aim is to explore the socio-cultural significance of festivals in Uzbekistan and their impact on national heritage promotion.

June 12, 2026Open Access

This text describes the socio-cultural nature of festivals, their global and national importance, and the role of Uzbekistan's international festivals in promoting the national heritage. In addition to world-famous holidays, the article analyzes the organizational and financial mechanisms and artistic features of the "Boysun Spring" and "Silk and Spices" festivals under the auspices of UNESCO. Also, the reforms implemented in the years of independence in the historical cities of Samarkand, Navoi, Bukhara in terms of development of handicrafts (paper-making, goldsmithing, carpet-making, pottery) and tourism, as well as ensuring the employment of women were considered. The international recognition, export potential and prospects of digitization of the industry of Uzbekistan's music, cinematography, dance ("Lazgi") and Rishton, Gijduvan pottery schools are revealed on a scientific and analytical basis.

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The aim is to explore the socio-cultural significance of festivals in Uzbekistan and their impact on national heritage promotion.
Analysis of international festivals like 'Boysun Spring' and 'Silk and Spices' under UNESCO
Examination of organizational and financial mechanisms of the festivals
Assessment of reforms in historical cities regarding handicraft development and tourism
Festivals significantly promote Uzbekistan's national heritage and cultural identity.
Independence reforms have bolstered the handicraft sector, enhancing employment opportunities for women.
Digitization prospects of musical, cinematographic, and artistic traditions reveal potential for international recognition.

Abstract

This text describes the socio-cultural nature of festivals, their global and national importance, and the role of Uzbekistan's international festivals in promoting the national heritage. In addition to world-famous holidays, the article analyzes the organizational and financial mechanisms and artistic features of the "Boysun Spring" and "Silk and Spices" festivals under the auspices of UNESCO. Also, the reforms implemented in the years of independence in the historical cities of Samarkand, Navoi, Bukhara in terms of development of handicrafts (paper-making, goldsmithing, carpet-making, pottery) and tourism, as well as ensuring the employment of women were considered. The international recognition, export potential and prospects of digitization of the industry of Uzbekistan's music, cinematography, dance ("Lazgi") and Rishton, Gijduvan pottery schools are revealed on a scientific and analytical basis.

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