On September 1, at the park of culture named after Gafur Gulam celebrations were held to mark the 25th anniversary of Independence of the Republic of Uzbekistan under the slogan “My life, my fate, my dear, fantastic Uzbekistan!”. The events were organized by the Republican International Cultural Center (RICC) with the participation of national cultural centers of the country.

As guests of honor, the representatives of diplomatic missions accredited in Uzbekistan attended the event. The festive event was attended by representatives of Rossotrudnichestvo office in Uzbekistan, the Republic of Tatarstan to the Republic of Uzbekistan, as well as leaders and activists of national cultural centers of Tashkent, the public. In a festive concert program actively took part creative teams of compatriots, winners of

international and national competitions, folk and honored artists of the Republic of Uzbekistan, children’s dance groups. Bright items of the concert were the performances by the Tatar-Bashkir ensemble “Duslyk”, under the direction of the Honored worker of culture of the Republic of Tatarstan R. Baymurzin and Honored Artist of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Tashkent activist of TPCPTC M. Khakimov. At the fair, where widely national cultural centers were presented, TPCPTC of Tashkent exhibited its exposition, showing all the brilliance and originality of the arts and crafts of Tatar people – Tatar cuisine Tatar national costume, various utensils, old photos, and more. Tatar youth has actively participated in the festival.