New Delhi, March 22 -- The festival will include a scientific practical conference on development of bakhshi art and storytelling on "The role of bakhshi art in world civilization", concerts of foreign and Uzbek bakhshi art masters, and a creative contest. A presentation of research works, educational literature published in Uzbek, Russian, English languages promoting Bakhshi art will be held at this unique festival of folk art. It is expected that guests from many foreign countries will take part at the festival, along with representatives of such reputable international organizations as UNESCO and ISESCO.

The Selection Committee reviewed the activities of about 300 participants from more than 80 countries. According to the conclusions of...