A picture display dedicated to the 10th Anniversary of the Belt and Road Initiative “Hospitable Shandong – Eternal Friendship on the Silk Road” has opened in Tashkent. The event was attended by the members of the delegation led by Lin Wu, Secretary of the Communist Party of China’s Shandong province, and the employees of the ministries and agencies in Uzbekistan.
The connection between the people of Uzbekistan and China and the history of traditional mutual friendship dates back to ancient times – when the Great Silk Road connected the two nations. Even today, the two countries actively communicate based on mutual respect and equal rights. Political, economic, and especially cultural-humanitarian relations are built on the principle of trust and mutual support.
On October 24-28, 2022, the works of Chinese artist Li Lei were exhibited at the 9th Tashkent International Biennale of Contemporary Art. In May this year, a tour of the State Academic Grand Theater of Uzbekistan named after Alisher Navoi was organized in Beijing. People’s Artist of Uzbekistan R.Usmanov took part in the “Friendship of the Peoples of Central Asia and China” festival held as part of the Summit of Heads of State organized in Xi’an in May 2023.
The photo exhibition “Hospitable Shandong – Eternal Friendship on the Silk Road” seeks to further strengthen cultural ties. All of the works that portray the nature of Shandong, its immense territorial potential, the way of life of its people, traditions, culture, and customs are all taken by Central Asian artists.
The exhibition also displays the unique handicrafts of Shandong province. These are handicrafts, various toys, and other fascinating items.
[gallery-13457]Guzal Sattorova, photos by Nosirjon Khaydarov, UzA