The European Union Festival, celebrating 30 Years of Partnership with Uzbekistan, will open its doors to the public at 14:00 on 18 May 2024, Saturday at the Botanical Garden in Tashkent. 

• The Exhibition of EU-funded Projects and the European Union Member States as Team Europe – the largest exhibition of current and ongoing EU-funded projects and programmes - will present an interactive platform for youth, students and anyone interested to explore over 40 EU-funded projects working on the Global Gateway, trade and employment, human rights and civil society, education and skills, environmental resilience, agriculture, culture and heritage, and more. Special activities include an interactive climate change game by the "Climate Change and Resilience in Central Asia" Project, quiz and Q&A sessions hosted by the "Skills Development for Employability in Rural Areas of Uzbekistan" Project, a "Made in Uzbekistan" product tasting featuring goods from EU-AGRIN Projects, educational quizzes organized by the National Erasmus+ Office, engaging activities presented by the Embassy of Finland, and more. The European Union Exhibition presents an opportunity to explore a diverse range of impactful initiatives that are shaping Uzbekistan's future, offering the chance to engage with and ask questions to the experts driving these efforts.

• The Festival activities, running parallel to the Exhibition, offer a vibrant programme tailored for families, children and youth. Featuring EU-themed quizzes, team games, painting workshops, and dance sessions across different zones – Mindscape, Sports, Dance, and Arts – symbolizing the cultural partnership between the European Union and Uzbekistan, fostering exchange and intellectual engagement, as well as play and celebration.

• The European Union Festival and Exhibition will culminate with the Gala Concert Celebrating 30 Years of European Union – Uzbekistan Partnership at 17:30 at the Botanical Garden amphitheater. The event will feature an exciting lineup of dynamic performers, including both rising stars and renowned bands, such as Sahar Group, Vasilisa Naypak, Elyorbek Meliboev, Sabina Mustaeva, Marokand Band, Hooligans Band and DJ King Macarella. Expect a contemporary, vibrant atmosphere that encapsulates the spirit of collaboration and friendship between the European Union and Uzbekistan.    

The event is open to the public and admission is free of charge.

For further details of the EU Festival & Exhibition and Gala Concert on 18 May 2024, please visit the official social media pages of the Delegation of European Union to Uzbekistan:  Facebook: www.facebook.com/eudeluzb, Instagram: www.instagram.com/eudeluzb/, Telegram: t.me/eu4uz.