The French Alliance in Bishkek announced the holding of the 2024 edition of the Week of the Francophonie from 5 to 13 April. The week of events is organized jointly with the Embassies of France, Switzerland, Belgium, Canada, Morocco, and the Delegation of the European Union. The program includes educational, cultural and entertainment events. This
With its ancient architectural monuments and beautiful natural landscapes, Central Asia is a magnet for travelers from around the world. The British publishing house Silk Road Media, through its publications such as Open Central Asia Magazine and travel guides to the countries of the region, has been promoting Central Asia as an attractive tourism destination,
The cover story of the latest issue of Open Central Asia Magazine, which is published for the Eurasian Creative Guild (London), features Gulchekhra-begim Makhmudova — one of the most important women in Uzbekistan and the CIS countries in the field of culture, beauty and perfume. She started in 1985 as a producer of the international
On March 28, the International Media Forum “Turkmen Land – the Center of Ancient Civilizations” was held in Ashgabat. It was timed to coincide with the celebrations marking the declaration of the Turkmen city of Anau as the cultural capital of the Turkic world in 2024 and the 300th anniversary of the birth of Turkmen
The Navruz and iftar celebrations held in London were a resounding success, marking a vibrant start to the year’s festivities. The event was organized and sponsored by the Eurasian Creative Guild, London (ECG), OCA magazine and Orzu Arts, and served as the inaugural event in a series of celebrations marking the 15th anniversary of OCA
The J. Paul Getty Museum and the State Museum of the State Cultural Center of Turkmenistan on March 1 concluded their second mission to preserve and restore a 5th century Buddha head found in the ancient city of Merv. This joint project is funded by the U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) and restoration
The Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov on March 14 visited the mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi in the Turkestan region to inspect the progress of execution of the Head of State’s instruction to ensure the preservation of this unique architectural monument and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Mausoleum is part of the architectural
Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Digital Development, Innovations, and Aerospace Industry has announced that Google launches YouTube Premium in Kazakhstan, unlocking new opportunities for users and content creators alike. This event marks a significant step in the country’s digital infrastructure and its integration into the global network, the ministry said. During a working visit in March of
The Kizirik Technicum of Agriculture and the UNESCO Office in Uzbekistan on March 12 hosted the inauguration ceremony of the newly renovated college as part of the project Skills Development for Employability in Rural Areas of Uzbekistan, which is funded by the European Union, the Delegation of the European Union to Uzbekistan reported. The event was attended by the First Deputy Minister of
On the initiative of the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Bulgaria, on the eve of International Women’s Day, in the National Library “St.St. Cyril and Methodius” in Sofia, a photo exhibition, “Women of the Great Steppe,” opened with the first visitors including deputies of the National Assembly of Bulgaria, representatives of the diplomatic community, creative intellectuals,
Feminist activists and domestic violence survivors marched in the Kyrgyz capital, Bishkek, on March 8 to mark International Women’s Day and to demand that women’s rights be defended and respected, RFE/RL’s Kyrgyz Service reported. The demonstrators gathered near the monument of Urkia Salieva, a figure of female emancipation in the Central Asian nation, and marched to Gorky
As part of his working trip to Pavlodar region on March 6, the Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov inspected the construction of a new Palace of Children’s Creativity in Ekibastuz, his press service reported. The modern centre with an area of 7.2 thousand square metres is being built to expand the coverage of children
American movie director Frank Chi led a four-day workshop for 20 emerging filmmakers from across the Kyrgyz Republic from February 26-29 in Bishkek. Participants learned documentary techniques to create captivating social media content about ecological changes within their communities, the U.S. Embassy in Kyrgyzstan reported. Frank Chi’s workshop was organized by Public Foundation Jandan, with funding
Within the framework of the annual reception of the UNESCO Circle of Permanent Delegates in Paris on February 27, the Delegation of Kazakhstan presented the culinary traditions of their country to the ambassadors to and the personnel of the intergovernmental organization with a mandate to safeguard the world’s cultural diversity, the Kazakh Foreign Ministry reported. The
Tajikistan’s Supreme Court has handed prison terms to three well-known public figures for writing, editing, and publishing a book that highlights some of the challenges faced by those living in the tightly controlled former Soviet republic, which the authorities ordered cleared from bookstores, RFE/RL’s Tajik Service reported. Several sources told RFE/RL on February 23 that the court
U.S. Ambassador to Tajikistan Manuel Micaller and the Aga Khan Development Network Resident Representative Qozidavlat Qoimdodov on February 15 joined Tajik Minister of Science and Education Saidzoda Rahim Hamro in an official handover ceremony of 242,000 English language textbooks for secondary schools in Tajikistan, the U.S. Embassy in Dushanbe reported. The U.S. Embassy, in cooperation
The upcoming ECG World Coaching Championship is set to take place in the breath-taking landscapes of Kyrgyzstan from 22nd to 29th June. Organized by the Eurasian Creative Guild (ECG) in collaboration with the Elena Bezrukova Centre and Ak-sai Travel, this championship promises to be a celebration of art, nature, and nurturing positive energy. The genesis
The Oktyabr (October) district court in Bishkek on February 9 issued a ruling to liquidate the Kloop Media Public Foundation, the main owner of the Kloop news agency, one of the leading independent media outlets in the country, RFE/RL’s Kyrgyz Service reported. The decision, which also affects the foundation’s journalism school, was made at the request
From February 5th to 7th, backed by UNDP in Kazakhstan, the Ministry of Culture and Information, and Almaty Management University (AlmaU), a series of training sessions on creative industries took place in Astana. These sessions were aimed at local akimat (state administration) representatives from across the country and hosted at the Academy of Public Administration
UNICEF and its partners launched the CYBER TUMAR informational and educational campaign in Kazakhstan on International Safer Internet Day. On this day, the world strives to draw attention to the responsible, safe, and productive use of digital technologies, especially among the most vulnerable users – children and adolescents, the Delegation of the European Union to
