BEIJING, November 3. /Dunyo IA/. A gala concert featuring Uzbek artists was held at the National Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing as part of the Days of Uzbek Culture in China, reports a Dunyo IA correspondent.

The event was organized by the Ministry of Culture of Uzbekistan with the support of the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Beijing. Guests included representatives of Chinese government agencies, cultural and arts figures, members of the diplomatic corps, media representatives, and the Uzbek diaspora.

The concert featured the orchestra of the State Academic Bolshoi Theatre named after Alisher Navoi, People's Artist of Uzbekistan Ilyos Arabov, Honored Artist Masuma Boltabayeva, and Feruza Azatova, choreographer and artistic director of the “Munojat” dance ensemble.

The audience enjoyed works of Uzbek classical music, traditional melodies, songs, and dance performances. The artists showcased the richness of Uzbekistan’s cultural heritage, the distinctive character of its national arts, and the country’s creative potential.

A photo exhibition entitled “New Uzbekistan” was also held as part of the event. The exhibition featured images reflecting the country’s historical monuments, cultural heritage, national values, and contemporary development.

The gala concert and exhibition formed part of efforts to promote Uzbek culture on the international stage and strengthen cultural and humanitarian ties, friendship, and mutual understanding between the peoples of Uzbekistan and China.