Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) - Within the framework of the Surajkund Mela festival, where Uzbekistan participates as a partner country, the Rita Bury, Ambassador of Tourism and Culture of Uzbekistan to India, presented the Ferghana Fantasy II clothing collection, Dunyo reported.

The collection got its name from Ferghana, which is famous all over the world for its ikat. Here, the unique traditions of the production of fabrics that are passed down from generation to generation are carefully preserved. The goal of Ritu Bury was the unification of India and Uzbekistan by merging cultures through fabric and images. 30 costumes presented at the show were sewn from Indian fabrics and Uzbek ikat and decorated with various types of embroideries and Suzane motifs. To the rhythms of bewitching music, luxurious outfits delighted guests with a combination of modern and traditional silhouettes.

“It gives me great pleasure to present the next Ferghana Fantasy collection at the largest Surajkund Mela festival in Asia,” said an Indian fashion designer who is inspired by Uzbek culture and identity. - I have great respect for Uzbekistan and during my visit to the festival of applied art in Kokand, I was inspired by the richness of colors and talent of masters of textiles, embroidery, ikat and jewelers. As the ambassador of culture and tourism of Uzbekistan, I make every effort to promote the country’s potential in India. Our peoples are united by a lot in common and today these relationships are reaching a new level. I am preparing a new collection dedicated to Uzbekistan, and this time I plan to present it in the historical city of Samarkand.

The open-air show brought together about 1,000 guests, among whom were representatives of the Indian government, senior officials of the state of Haryana, diplomats, the media, cultural and art figures. The performance incorporated the atmosphere of the festival and became a vivid demonstration of the culture and art of Uzbekistan.

“The guests were very impressed by the bright, colorful show with a demonstration of the collection, so skillfully combining the elements of the heritage of Uzbekistan and India,” said Deputy State Minister of Tourism Haryana Vijay Vardhan. - Ritu Bury is a professional in the fashion industry with international recognition. Today, she once again confirmed her talent and devotion to the rapprochement of cultures. Everything was at the highest level, starting from a colorful, unusual collection, thematic music, organization, and ending with the legend told during the demonstration. Through the art of fashion, we once again felt how intertwined the culture and art of Uzbekistan and India through the centuries.

The festival will last until 16 February, within the framework of which a fair of Uzbek cuisine, the Day of Uzbek culture, musical performances and other events aimed at promoting the cultural and tourist potential of Uzbekistan are also expected.