Kyrgyz delegation takes part in First international festival of folk art in Uzbekistan

Tashkent-Kokand, Sept. 16, 2019. / Kabar /. The delegation of Kyrgyzstan, headed by Minister of Culture, Information and Tourism of the Kyrgyz Republic Azamat Zhamankulov, is taking part in the First International Festival of Folk Arts and Crafts in Kokand (Uzbekistan) under the auspices of UNESCO.
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev on Saturday in his keynote speech during the opening ceremony of the First International Festival of Folk Arts in the city of Kokand sincerely congratulated the audience and expressed gratitude to foreign guests for their attention and respect for Uzbekistan, for this event.
"This is a forum of true friendship and cooperation, where the distant past and present, traditions and values ​​of different nations are harmoniously combined, hearts close in spirit are united," he emphasized.
Minister of Culture, Information and Tourism of the Kyrgyz Republic Azamat Zhamankulov said that in the context of globalization, issues of preserving the great heritage of our peoples, to which the traditions of handicraft are worthy, become important.
"The world needs diversity, so the initiative of Uzbekistan is right, and the scale of the festival is impressive. The country's experience in creating all the necessary conditions for the effective work of artisans, providing them with great benefits and preferences from the state deserves great attention," the minister said.
The event is attended by over 370 artisans, art historians and journalists from 78 countries. Kyrgyzstan is represented by more than 70 artisans from Osh, Jalal-Abad and Batken regions.