ANKARA, October 14. /Dunyo IA/. Embassy of Uzbekistan presented the cultural heritage, national cuisine, and tourism opportunities of the country at the 4^th World Cultures Festival and International Networking Exhibition, held on October 10–11^th in Ankara, reports Dunyo IA correspondent.

Event was attended by more than 2,000 guests. The national stand of Uzbekistan showcased the historical and cultural heritage of the country, national values and traditions, as well as its tourism, trade and economic potential.

Exposition included national clothing, souvenirs, domestic products, information materials and video presentations of Uzbekistan's tourism capabilities. Special attention was paid to the national cuisine, introducing foreign guests to Uzbek traditions and customs.

Visitors to the stand, representatives of foreign diplomatic missions and other exhibition participants were able to obtain information about historical monuments, popular tourist destinations, gastronomic tourism and Uzbekistan's national export products.

Within the framework of the event, “Uzbekistan – 365 Days” initiative was also promoted, aimed at popularizing the country as an attractive tourist destination throughout the year, regardless of the season.

Guests were served traditional dishes of Uzbek cuisine, including pilaf, somsa and manti, allowing them to become better acquainted with the national gastronomy.

Participation in the international event created opportunities for promoting the cultural and tourism potential of Uzbekistan, presenting national products to a foreign audience, and strengthening cultural-humanitarian and trade-economic ties with Türkiye and other countries.