Samarkand to host pilaf festival
2025-07-03 11:05:00 / News
To promote gastronomic tourism, the Pilaf Festival will be held in Samarkand for the first time from August 1 to 3. This unique culinary event will bring together chefs, tourists, and lovers of Eastern cuisine from around the world to celebrate the country’s rich gastronomic heritage.
Guests of the Samarkand Pilaf festival will enjoy competitions between more than 200 plov masters, master classes from leading chefs, exhibitions of crafts and sweets, as well as a rich cultural program with concerts by Uzbek pop stars. Special attention will be given to the international chefs’ competition and the grand preparation of 7 tons of Samarkand pilaf at the “Boqi Shahar” complex!
The festival will be not only a celebration of taste but also an important step in promoting Uzbekistan as a center of gastronomic tourism. It is a great opportunity for tourists to discover ancient Samarkand and enjoy the warm atmosphere of Eastern hospitality.