As part of the festive event, students of the institute organized an exhibition of traditional table settings and national dishes, symbolizing the awakening of nature, the harmony between humans and the environment, and the love and care for Mother Earth.
The exhibition featured dishes representing different regions of the country. Students dressed in traditional attire presented these culinary delights and provided detailed information about them to the institute’s rector, Abbosjon Mirzorakhimov, and the event’s guests.
Additionally, students from the Faculty of Fine Arts and the Faculty of Applied Arts organized an art exhibition. The display included paintings, miniatures, ceramics, jewelry, and decorative art pieces, attracting great interest from art enthusiasts, professors, and students attending the event.
The event was opened by the rector of the institute, Abbosjon Mirzorakhimov, who congratulated everyone on this great holiday. In his speech, he emphasized that Navruz reflects universal values such as love for Mother Earth, peace, labor, friendship, and unity, highlighting the inseparable bond between humans and nature within the ecosystem. He also noted that in the “Year of Environmental Protection and Green Economy,” special attention is being given to preserving the invaluable gifts of nature—land and water resources, maintaining environmental cleanliness, strengthening ecological awareness among young people, preventing wastefulness, and creating an eco-civilization that offers great opportunities for talented individuals.
Additionally, the Chairman of the Academy of Arts of Uzbekistan, Akmal Nuriddinov, addressed the audience, extending his congratulations on the arrival of spring and the celebration of Navruz.
The event began with a festive atmosphere, accompanied by artistic performances and the vibrant sounds of karnay and surnay. Traditional heralds (jarchis) invited people to join the nationwide Navruz celebration.
Students from the Faculty of Design performed Uzbek folk lapars, a distinct genre of folklore music. Additionally, Katta Ashula, a traditional form of Uzbek vocal art, was also performed, showcasing the richness of national musical heritage.
During the event, Maruf Khasanboyev, a tutor from the Faculty of Design, created a portrait of Yakkasaray District Governor Nilufar Allabergenova as part of the “May Your Values Be Eternal, Navruz!” celebration and presented it as a commemorative gift.
The festive event was enlivened by the performances of renowned singers Kaniza, Sardor Bekmurodov, Shirin Zaitova, and Sanjar Usmonov. Their vibrant and cheerful songs brought joy and a festive spirit to professors, teachers, and students alike.
During the celebration, under heartfelt wishes and blessings, the traditional sumalak and Uzbek national cuisine osh prepared in a large cauldron were ceremoniously unveiled by the leadership of the Academy of Arts and the institute, creating a special festive atmosphere.
