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Seattle discovers treasures of Silk Road
January 18, 2012
A string of cultural events has recently been put together at Washington State University in Seattle with support from the Fund Forum. The events included a presentation titled “Discovering Ancient Treasures of the Great Silk Road: Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva” that aimed to boost the cultural relationship between two sister cities, Tashkent and Seattle.
David Coleman gives press conference in Tashkent
January 18, 2012
On January 18 David Robert Coleman, a conductor at Berlin State Opera, gave a press conference in Tashkent in the run-up to a concert he is scheduled to conduct on January 21 at the State Conservatory of Uzbekistan. The conference panel included Ismail Jalilov, the head of the National Symphonic Orchestra of Uzbekistan, and young up-and-coming Uzbek pianist Laylo Rikhsiyeva.
Concert held to commemorate Defender of Motherland Day
January 14, 2012
Uspensky Music School on January 14 played host to a concert dedicated to the Defender of the Motherland Day and the 20th anniversary of the Armed Forces of Uzbekistan. The performers at the concert included laureates of Yangi avlod (New generation) Children’s Art Festival.
Young talents play concert at Uspensky Music School
January 13, 2012
On January 13, Uspensky Music School hosted a concert entitled “Winter Joy” dedicated to the Year of Strong Family. Organized by the Fund Forum and Uspensky Music School, the concert featured the winners of Yangi avlod (New generation) Children’s Art Festival.
Fund Forum outlines major events for 2012
January 11, 2012
The New Year with the Fund Forum promises to be rich in exciting events and full of memorable highlights. The organization’s agenda for 2012 includes concerts, competitions, exhibitions, master classes, charity events, grant programs and many more. Below are some of the major events that the Fund Forum has to offer this year.
Fund Forum awarded certificate for supporting children’s art
January 10, 2012
The Complex for Education, Healthcare and Social Protection of Uzbekistan’s Cabinet of Ministers, headed by Deputy Prime Minister Abdulla Oripov, honored the Fund Forum with a Certificate “For Discovering Young Talents” through its Yangi avlod (New Generation) Project.
Children’s art exhibition in Beijing
December 24, 2011
Beijing, the capital city of China, hosted a children’s art exhibition titled “My Colorful Childhood” organized by Vanhualu School, the China Association of Children’s Art and the Fund Forum with assistance from the Embassy of Uzbekistan in China. Held at 798 Art Zone, a part of Beijing’s Chaoyang District that houses a thriving artistic community, the showroom featured over 100 works by the trainees of “Yangi avlod forumi” and “Eski shaxar” Children’s Art Centers as well as creations by youngsters from various art centers in Beijing.
Grants awarded to young talents and promising initiatives saluted
December 19, 2011
On December 19, Tashkent`s Istiqlol Palace venued a major children`s art event – the gala concert of Yangi avlod (New generation) Children`s Art Festival. The concert featured 613 little talents along with the winners of social and grant programs of the Fund Forum, the Women`s Council and the Social Initiatives Support Fund. Also, a group of entrepreneurs were awarded grants for business development and 12 regional NGOs – for social projects. The event also unveiled the winner of the Woman of the Year National Contest, Tamara Kallykylychova of the Republic of Karakalpakstan. Five rural medical posts received certificates for a free installation of alternative energy sources, and 14 women were saluted as winners of the Modern Uzbek Village Woman Contest held as part of the Project to Support Women Farmers and Entrepreneurs.
Avicenna’s legacy to nurture cooperation between Uzbekistan and France
December 19, 2011
The Fund Forum officials met with the President of Avicenna France Association, Marc Bonnel, today to discuss issues related to cooperation in traditional medicine. The meeting took place as part of the recently held 6th Scientific and Practical Conference “Avicenna Readings” in Bukhara.
Young professionals contribute to charity through masterful performances
December 15, 2011
On December 15, Uspensky Music School hosted a charity concert which featured performances by young instructors of the school. Organized with support from the Fund Forum, the concert was an opportunity for the professionals to perform national instrumental music, classical and modern pieces as well as opera. The proceeds from the concert will be donated to the children’s department of the National Research Institute for Hematology and Blood Transfusion in Tashkent.
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