Dear travelers! If you are planning a spring trip to Uzbekistan, be sure to include ancient Bukhara in your itinerary. It is here that on April 1, the holiday of fun and laughter, recognized all over the world, two bright traditional holidays take place at once — the Nasruddin Afandi festival of humor and wisdom and the “Oriental Cuisine” gastronomic festival.
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What awaits you at the festival
Revived legends, sparkling oriental—style humor and satirical miniatures dedicated to the most famous folk hero of the East, Khoja Nasreddin. Performances will take place right at the walls of Nodir Devonbegi Madrasah, near the famous statue of the witty man. You will become a viewer of short but very vital stories that have been making you smile and think for many centuries.
And for gourmets — “Oriental cuisine”
A little further on (the square in front of the house, where the entrance to the Samanidov Park is located), the Oriental Cuisine festival will unfold. Here you can not only see, but also taste all the most delicious things: from rich pilaf and juicy samsa to incredible oriental sweets that melt in your mouth. This is a real paradise for connoisseurs of authentic Uzbek hospitality.
Why should you come now?
April in Uzbekistan is a mild sun, blooming gardens and ideal weather for walking around ancient Bukhara. And two festivals in one day are a great opportunity to combine acquaintance with the history, folk humor and the best cuisine of Central Asia.
When: April 1st
Where: Bukhara
Join the celebration! Discover Uzbekistan with a smile and new tastes. We will help you organize your trip: we will select tickets, hotels and excursions to Bukhara and other pearls of the East.
