PARIS, October 27. /Dunyo IA/. In the French commune of La Chapelle-Bouëxic in Brittany, Uzbek-Breton cultural festival “Ouzh’Breizh” was held under the motto “From the Breton Winds to the Great Silk Road”, reports Dunyo IA correspondent.

Festival took place from October 21^st to 25^th, 2026, near the city of Rennes, with the support of the Embassy of Uzbekistan in France and the municipality of the commune. It was aimed at popularizing the cultural heritage of Uzbekistan, introducing the French public to the national traditions and arts of the Uzbek people, as well as strengthening cultural and humanitarian cooperation between the two countries. The event was attended by a delegation from Uzbekistan, comprising representatives from the fields of culture and art, music, fashion and national gastronomy.

Program included performances by Uzbek and Breton musicians and dance ensembles, fashion shows of national costumes, exhibitions of decorative and applied arts, thematic conferences and masterclasses in traditional crafts. Performances by Uzbek artists, displays of traditional costumes and the exhibitions dedicated to the history of Uzbek embroidery and folk art attracted particular interest from visitors.

Guests also experienced Uzbek national cuisine and participated in masterclasses on embroidery and handicraft making. The musical, dance and artistic traditions of Brittany were also showcased, creating a vibrant platform for cultural exchange between the two nations.

Welcoming the Uzbek delegation, Mayor of the commune Roger Morazin, emphasized the significance of the festival for the development of relations between the two countries: “We are very pleased to host the delegation from Uzbekistan. The objective of our festival is to establish and strengthen ties between Uzbekistan and France, particularly with the Brittany region. Today, we witnessed a wonderful interaction between Uzbek and Breton musicians and dancers. I sincerely hope that this festival will mark the beginning of a long-term cooperation and contribute to the development of tourism, culture, and mutual understanding between our peoples”.

According to the Mayor, he had the opportunity to visit Uzbekistan himself, where he was deeply impressed by the hospitality of the Uzbek people and he hopes that the Uzbek guests will retain the warmest memories of Brittany.

A representative of the traditional music association, Raul Didier, also highly praised the cultural program: “We represent the traditional music association and are delighted to participate in this festival, which provides an excellent opportunity to discover the cultures of our two countries. Uzbek national music and dances made a profound impression on us. We are fascinated by the richness and beauty of Uzbek traditions. Events like this allow us to exchange cultural experiences and strengthen friendly ties between our peoples”.

Holding of the festival marked a significant step toward expanding Uzbekistan's cultural presence across the regions of France and creating new opportunities for cooperation in the fields of culture, tourism and public diplomacy.