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Cherry and apricot season: May and June in the Fergana Valley
In late spring the valley smells of ripe fruit: cherries, apricots, mulberries and strawberries are sold right by the orchards. When to go, where to buy and how to get it all home.
Namangan Flower Festival: a weekend trip to the city of gardens
Every spring Namangan turns into one huge flowerbed, with displays made of thousands of blooms, fairs and concerts. Here is how to plan a two or three day trip from Tashkent.
The Bakhshi Festival in Termez: epic storytellers under an open sky
Bakhshi singers perform epics for hours with no script, just a dombra. Who they are, why their art is tied to the south of Uzbekistan and how to attend the festival.
The Lazgi Festival in Khiva: a celebration of Khorezm dance
In Khorezm everyone knows Lazgi, from small children to grandmothers. The international festival turns Khiva into one big stage. Here is how to plan your trip.
Kokand Crafts Festival: how to visit the international craft fair
Kokand calls itself a city of masters and hosts an international crafts festival. Here is what is on show, where to buy pieces and how to plan your visit.
Boysun Bahori: a spring folklore festival in the Surkhandarya mountains
Boysun is a mountain district in southern Uzbekistan whose culture UNESCO recognised as a masterpiece of intangible heritage. In spring the whole area gathers to sing, dance and compete.
The Atlas Bayrami Festival in Margilan: Silk, Adras and the Fair
A festival of silk and adras in one of the oldest centres of sericulture: fashion shows, workshops and a fair. How to get there and where to stay.
New Year in Tashkent and Samarkand: Where to Celebrate and How to Plan
Where to see in the New Year, where the trees and fairs are, and how to plan a winter-holiday trip without ending up without lodging or transport.
Independence Day, 1 September: Celebrations in Tashkent and the Regions
Concerts, fireworks, street closures and how to travel between cities on holiday days without losing time in traffic.
Ramazon and Qurbon Hayit: Days Off, Roads and Transport
How train schedules and demand for cars change on holidays, and how to plan a trip to Namangan, Andijan and other cities in advance.
Ramadan in Uzbekistan: What Travellers Should Know
How food service works during the fasting month, what iftar is, what evenings look like and which courtesy rules a guest should follow.
Uzbekistan in Winter: What to See and How to Dress
Snow in Samarkand, empty museums, skiing near Tashkent and holidays: the pros and cons of a winter trip and how to prepare for it.