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Fund Forum, Nagoya University sign memorandum
March 10, 2010
The Fund Forum steps up its activities in the sphere of education. On March 10, the Fund Forum signed a Cooperation Memorandum with Nagoya University, one of Japan`s leading educational institutions. The goal of this partnership is to provide mutual support in educational projects in Uzbekistan and Japan. This is the first memorandum that the Fund Forum has signed with one of the world`s foremost universities. The last four Nobel Prize winners are graduates of this university.
Bazar-Art – the Formula of Spring
March 5, 2010
In keeping with tradition, Bazar-Art Exhibition-Fair, one of the Fund Forum`s most colorful projects, will open its doors in the first spring month in Tashkent. On March 18-20, masters and craftsmen from all over the republic will present hand-made items of decorative and applied art in Tashkent`s Center of National Arts.
Fund Forum presents a Network of Universal Cultural Centres
March 3, 2010
Gulnara Karimova, Chairperson of the Fund Forum`s Board of Trustees came up with an initiative to set up a network of Universal Cultural Centres in each region of the republic. The presentation of the new project was made during the Forum “Integration of Social Projects and Initiatives” which brought together over 800 people. The forum was held under the aegis of the Fund Forum and discussed the effectiveness and further development of cultural and social projects in Uzbekistan.
Fund Forum to build children`s eco-park
February 27, 2010
The Fund Forum has announced a tender for the construction of children`s entertainment park in Tashkent. The project was announced on February 24 during the Forum "Integration of Social Projects and Initiatives" which was attended by roughly 800 people - culture and arts professionals, scientists, educators, athletes, journalists, representatives of official and public organizations.
Fund Forum holds open dialogue
February 25, 2010
The Forum of Culture and Arts of Uzbekistan Foundation, the largest public organization in Uzbekistan and an umbrella for a number of partner organizations, held on Wednesday a forum which brought together roughly 800 people – Uzbek culture and arts professionals, singers, actors and actresses, film directors, scientists, physicians, prominent athletes and journalists. The event was given the goal of exchanging opinions regarding the organization`s activities and generating suggestions for 2010.
Uzbek, Japanese scientists to set up collaborative scientific society
February 22, 2010
As the Uzbek-Japanese symposiums titled “Ancient Civilizations and Religions in Uzbekistan: In Search of Origins of Japanese Culture” in Japan have concluded, Uzbek and Japanese scientists have resolved to set up a scientific society. The symposiums were organized at the initiative of the Fund Forum and took place on February 15-18, 2010 at Toyo University in Tokyo and Nara University in Japan`s Kansai Region.
Mind and sense in contemporary art
February 20, 2010
The Gallery of Fine Arts is running an exhibition “Sensus” featuring works by “5+1” Group of Contemporary Artists. The project, organized by the Fund Forum and the Gallery of Fine Arts of Uzbekistan, was launched on February 19 and will last until March 19, 2010.
Nara to host Japanese-Uzbek symposium
February 17, 2010
A Japanese-Uzbek symposium titled “Ancient Civilizations and Religions in Uzbekistan: In Search of Origins of Japanese Culture” will be held on February 17 at Nara University. The symposium will focus on the 1300th anniversary of Nara, the first capital of Japan. The organizers of the event include the Fund Forum, Nara University, the Japanese-Uzbek Archeological Expedition in Uzbekistan, and the Academy of Sciences of Uzbekistan. The official partners of the project are Nara Prefecture, Nara Mayor`s Office, and the Association celebrating the 1300th Anniversary of Ancient Nara. Official support for the project has been provided by Japan`s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Japanese Cultural Affairs Agency, and the Japan Foundation.
Bakhtiyor Nazarov`s “Chinese Motifs” Exhibition
February 15, 2010
The personal exhibition of Bakhtiyor Nazarov, an artist and member of IJOD Association of Artists, Art Critics and People`s Masters of Uzbekistan, has opened its doors at the Center of National Arts on the eve of Chinese New Year celebrations. The exhibition was organized by the Fund Forum, the Embassy of China in Uzbekistan, and IJOD Association of Artists, Art Critics and People`s Masters of Uzbekistan.
Alisher Navoi`s Seven Planets Palette
February 10, 2010
The Fund Forum and the Centre of National Arts present a collaborative project of Charkhpalak Ethnographic Costume Theatre and artist Jamal Usmanov's exhibition. The events are dedicated to the 569th anniversary of the prominent Uzbek poet Alisher Navoi.
Media Forum Yoshlar parvozi wraps up
February 3, 2010
Yoshlar parvozi (Flight of the youth) Youth Media Forum was held in Tashkent on January 31 – February 2. The media forum focused on the activities of youth media projects in Uzbekistan, their effectiveness, problems and prospects. The event was organized by The Fund Forum, Kelajak ovozi Youth Initiatives Center, the Nongovernmental Print Media and News Agencies Support Fund, and the Creative Union of Journalists.
Association of Traditional Medicine of Uzbekistan starts its activity
February 2, 2010
Tashkent hosted on February 1 an international conference “Traditional Medicine in a Modern Society. Its role, implications, perspectives” organized by the Fund Forum, the Women’s Council Public Association, Ministry of Health of Uzbekistan, Salus Vita Medical Center and the recently established Association of Traditional Medicine of Uzbekistan.
Tashkent to host international conference
January 29, 2010
On February 1, Tashkents Hotel Intercontinental will host an international conference titled Traditional Medicine in a Modern Society. Its Role, Implications, Perspectives, organized by the Fund Forum, the Womens Council, Ministry of Health of Uzbekistan, Salus Vita Medical Centre and the recently established Association of Traditional Medicine of Uzbekistan.
Japanese drummers in Tashkent
January 25, 2010
Tashkent`s Alisher Navoi Theater and State Conservatory of Uzbekistan hosted, on January 23 and 24 respectively, concerts of Himiko group of Japanese drummers. The events were organized in commemoration of the Year of Cooperation between Japan and Central Asia 2009 by the Japanese Embassy in Uzbekistan, the Forum of Culture and Arts of Uzbekistan Foundation, Office K2 Japanese company, the Ministry of Cultural and Sports Affairs of Uzbekistan, Uzbekistan Airways, Alisher Navoi Theater and the State Conservatory of Uzbekistan.
Fund Forum awarded for youth care
January 15, 2010
The Forum of Culture and Arts of Uzbekistan Foundation has been awarded Special Certificate “For Care of Young Talents” by the Complex for Education, Healthcare and Social Protection Issues under the Cabinet of Ministers of Uzbekistan headed by Deputy Prime Minister of Uzbekistan Abdulla Aripov.
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