Tourism Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan

On April 27, the grand opening ceremony of the "Lazgi" III International  Dance Festival took place at the Ichan Kala architectural complex. As part of the event, a congratulatory message from the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan was read out to the festival participants, officially presented by the Head of the Presidential Administration, Saida Mirziyoyeva.

A festive concert was held in honor of the opening of the "Lazgi" III International Dance Festival.

In 2026, the festival is being held for the third time, bringing together more than 300 talented dancers, professional dance ensembles, choreographers, musicologists, art historians, renowned performers, and distinguished guests from over 30 countries worldwide.

Within the framework of the festival, the III International Scientific and Practical Conference titled “Dance Art in the Development of World Culture: Traditions and Universal Values” is being held with the participation of foreign and local dance masters.

Additionally, the III meeting of the Uzbekistan–Turkic Joint Cultural Commission, the III meeting of rectors of higher educational institutions of arts and dance from TURKSOY member states, a conference on the topic “Anthology of Traditional Dance of the Turkic World,” and an “Ethnocultural Forum” are planned to be held.

The festival, held under the auspices of UNESCO since 2022, will also be conducted in partnership with the international organization TURKSOY starting from 2026.

As part of the festival, in order to support and encourage outstanding performers, participants will be awarded in such categories as “Best Dance,” “Best Choreographed Dance,” and “Best Young Dancer,” along with incentive prizes and awards. In addition, each participant will receive a certificate of participation in the International Lazgi Dance Festival.