Preparations are well underway for the III International Festival of Handicrafts and the II International Pottery Forum, scheduled to take place from September 19 to 21, 2025, in Kokand and Rishtan, respectively.
As of today, the registration figures reflect impressive international and national engagement:
Applications received from 47 countries
170 international artisans (verified, non-duplicate) have registered
Of these, 146 will participate in the Kokand festival
24 artisans have registered for the Rishtan pottery forum
In addition, 11 VIP and honorary guests from 8 countries, along with 16 international conference participants from 7 countries, are expected to attend.
Local participation remains strong, with 371 verified Uzbek artisans registered:
349 artisans for Kokand
22 artisans for Rishtan
These numbers underscore the global interest and growing recognition of Uzbekistan as an important hub for traditional crafts and cultural exchange.