Uzbek Culture and Culinary Festival in London
Uzbek Festival Returns to London: June 8-9 at Potters Fields Park Near the Iconic Tower Bridge.
The festival is free to attend, welcoming guests from 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the picturesque Potters Fields Park on Tooley Street. The highlight of the festival is a culinary spectacle featuring the preparation of 1 ton of plov, Uzbekistan’s national dish. This unique experience is led by the renowned chef Bahritdin Chustiy, whose name is in the Guinness World Records for cooking over 7 tons of plov in his career. Assisting him is Muzaffar Sadykov, founder of the authentic street food brand OshPaz, who recently opened his first restaurant on Regent Street. The Uzbek Culture and Culinary Festival is more than just a celebration of Uzbekistan’s cultural heritage.
Once again, tents full of Eastern tales have sprouted near the legendary Tower Bridge as the Uzbek Culture and Culinary Festival returns to London on June 8 and 9, 2024. Over two days, festival-goers will enjoy a celebration of Uzbek culture filled with entertainment and culinary showcases.
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The festival is free to attend, welcoming guests from 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the picturesque Potters Fields Park on Tooley Street. The highlight of the festival is a culinary spectacle featuring the preparation of 1 ton of plov, Uzbekistan’s national dish. This unique experience is led by the renowned chef Bahritdin Chustiy, whose name is in the Guinness World Records for cooking over 7 tons of plov in his career. Assisting him is Muzaffar Sadykov, founder of the authentic street food brand OshPaz, who recently opened his first restaurant on Regent Street. The Uzbek Culture and Culinary Festival is more than just a celebration of Uzbekistan’s cultural heritage.
It is a platform for promoting intercultural understanding and friendship. Through a series of immersive experiences, visitors will have the opportunity to dive into music, dance, taste traditional Uzbek cuisine, and appreciate the art of craftsmen. Festival-goers will be able to meet and interact with the Uzbek diaspora in the UK, who actively promote Uzbekistan’s culture and traditions to the wider public. The festival will begin with an opening ceremony featuring traditional Uzbek classical instruments, inviting guests into a world of music and dance on a stage decorated in Uzbek style, immersing the audience and taking them on a journey to the heart of Uzbekistan and its regions. Performances will include famous musicians, singers, dancers, and DJs. All visitors will have the chance to explore cultural exhibitions showcasing the diversity of Uzbek traditions, from hand-woven silk fabrics, designer clothing, accessories, exquisite ceramics, and miniature paintings.
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The Ambassador of Uzbekistan to the United Kingdom, Ravshan Usmanov, commented on the event: “The festival is organized by the Uzbek diaspora association with the support of the Ministry of Culture and Sports of Uzbekistan and serves as a platform for promoting cultural exchange between Uzbekistan and the United Kingdom.”
Muzaffar Sadykov, founder and chef of the restaurant OshPaz, expressed his admiration for the festival: “I have long dreamed of introducing London to the national Uzbek dish, plov. I am incredibly proud that we can build a bridge between Uzbekistan and the vibrant culinary life of London.”
Kamola Makhmudova – the main representative of the Uzbek diaspora in the UK
Kamola Makhmudova, a representative of the Uzbek diaspora in the UK, addressed the festival visitors: “Our Uzbek community is delighted to once again welcome Londoners and guests of the UK to the Uzbek festival, which has returned by popular demand! We wholeheartedly invite you to share our passion for connecting with like-minded individuals and enjoying delicious food. Visitors to the capital can experience our glorious traditions of hospitality and the flavors, sounds, and colors of the Great Silk Road, which once connected Asia and Europe. This festival is one of the brightest British cultural projects of inclusivity, friendship, and peace!”
The festival will feature craftsmen such as Hakim Urunov (miniatures), Samadjon Ikramov (blacksmithing), Akmal Mukhitdinov (wood carving, miniatures), Mamur Rakhimov (jewelry), Odiljon Asamov (wood carving), and children’s book illustrator Nargis Karimova with her books.
