President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev delivered a speech at the opening ceremony of the festival.

Welcoming the participants and guests, he emphasized deep humanistic spirit and philosophy, important role of this festival in strengthening friendship among people, developing cultural dialogue, preserving the traditions of classical music, wished success to the festival.

Afterwards, a large theatrical concert program was presented to the participants and the guests of international music festival.

According to the organizers, this year nearly 250 participants from 60 countries are participating in the festival.

Participants of the international music festival, in addition to performances on the main stage in the Registan square, are also presenting their concert programs in Akdarya, Samarkand, Pastdargom and Jambay districts. Meetings are held in parks and alleys, theaters, makhalla guzars, children’s music and art schools.

Participants and guests of the music festival are visiting the unique historical monuments of Samarkand, abundant markets with products grown in our country. They are getting acquainted with the great success achieved by the selfless labor of our people in the years of independence, with large-scale creative work conducted in Samarkand.