Navruz or Nowruz – the Persian New Year – takes place on 21 March and is celebrated enthusiastically across Uzbekistan. Aside from music, dancing and traditional food, various sports including wrestling and horse racing take place.
It’s a fabulously socially inclusive atmosphere.
An 11-day culturally-focused trip – an immersion into the local life, learning traditional handicraft techniques and enjoying delicious Uzbek cuisine – costs from £1,490 pp (based on two sharing), including accommodation, breakfast daily, some meals, transfers, excursions and the services of a local guide. Flights extra.
For more on Nowruz in other countries, read our Nowruz Festival write-up.
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