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30'Oriental Art and Culture" Scientific-Methodical Journal - (3) III/2020
ISSN 2181-063X
THE FIRST INTERNATIONAL HANDCRAFTERS FESTIVAL KOKAND
2019
Rakhmanova Hayatxon Mannonovna Tashkent city Bektemir district secondary school №290
Alieva Zuxra Inomjon qizi Fergana region Uchko'prik district Kindergarden №30 Mannonova Ziyodahon Abduhamid qizi Kokand State pedagogical institute
Abstract: This article gives some information’s about Kokand Internationals Handcrafters Festival. It is a strong bridge connecting cultures of people.
Keywords: About Association, Nominations, Requirements and Expenses, representatives, scientific-practical conference.
Kokand, located at the crossroads of the Great Silk Road, combines the traditions of ancient history and modern progress. Thanks to eastern grace and splendor, consonant with the modern spirit of civilization, it attracts the attention of the entire world community.
Currently, handicraft has an even stronger place in the daily life of our people. The unique architectural design and beauty of Khudoyarkhan Urda, enhancing the attractiveness of Kokand, amazes everyone. The magical spirit of the East reigns here.
This ancient and captivating city is famous all over the world as a forge of skilled craftsmen, a center of folk art and applied art.
The President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev sincerely congratulated the participants and expressed gratitude to foreign guests for their attention and respect for the country, for this event.
In Fergana, there are over four thousand workshops in all areas of handicraft. Among the masters there are dynasties that founded their own schools, participants of international exhibitions and festivals, holders of state awards.
Handicraft of Kokand has a peculiar history, differs in working methods and traditions. About 30 of its types are widely developed here, 400 artisans ensure the transfer from generation to generation of the profession inherited from their ancestors.
The festival program, developed in cooperation with the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Hunarmand Association, the Ministry of Culture, the State Committee for Tourism Development, the Academy of Arts, the Writers’ Union, Fergana regional khokimiyat, is diverse and rich in cultural and enlightenment events.
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At Kokand Fashion Week, which was held within the framework of the festival, foreign and domestic designers, as well as young designers from Kokand, demonstrated their creativity.
Presentation of the project “Online Encyclopedia of Crafts in Asia Pacific Region (APR) Traditional Handmade Products” was held within the framework of the festival. This encyclopedia contains 445 entries from 120 writers from the 50 countries of the Asia Pacific Region. This is a flagship project under the Presidency of Ghada Hijjawi-Qaddumi. According to Dr Ghada, “The project of the Encyclopedia of Handicrafts emerges from my enthusiasm and sense of duty to serve the World Crafts Council’s mission and objectives to nurture, strengthen and promote an important component of humanity’s cultural heritage, which hopefully creates awareness of cultural differences that will eventually lead to networking, that promotes intercultural dialogue which will consequently bring them to know each other, accept one another and ultimately establish friendship, harmony and peace”.
The international scientific-practical conference on “Prospects for development of handicraft and folk-applied art” was attended by scientists, specialists, high-ranking honored guests, representatives of the spheres of culture and tourism from more than 30 foreign countries, professors and teachers of domestic and foreign higher education institutions, students, art historians, museologists, artisans.
The exhibition and sale of products of domestic and foreign artisans, festivals, performances of puppet theaters, tightrope walkers and folklore groups, a concert program prepared by the regional departments of culture, competitions of cooks, master classes impressed the guests.
The festival participants also represent the city of skillful potters of Rishtan and the hometown of silk and abra fabrics, the ancient city of Margilan.
Within the framework of the festival, a presentation of the book-album “Masterpieces of applied art of Uzbekistan” on contemporary national handicraft and applied art, the art of craftsmen, an exhibition of ceramic products “The blue legend of Rishtan” and a competition of artisans, will be also held. The winners of the competition by the organizing committee will be awarded a diploma, statuette and cash prizes.
The solemn event ended with a concert program of domestic artists and young performers. Colorful fireworks that painted the sky over Kokand, gave everyone joy and good mood.
The square where the festival takes place is festively decorated. Exhibitions of artisans from Karakalpakstan and all regions of the country, neighboring countries -Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, as well as foreign countries are organized here.
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After the opening ceremony, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev got acquainted with these exhibitions, talked with artisans.
As the Head of the state noted, this international festival is a holiday not only for the multinational people of Uzbekistan, but also for artisans and craftsmen around the world. It will serve as an important bridge that will connect people of the world and their multifaceted culture.
Deadline extended to before or between 15th-30th june 2019
The First International Handicrafters Festival will take place in the city Kokand, Fergana Region, Uzbekistan, on September 10-15th 2019 year. By participating in this festival you can demonstrate and sell your products, make contacts with other artisans.
About Association
Uzbekistan Handicraft Association is a non-profit, non-governmental public organization, founded by the Decree of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan №1741 on March 31, 1997. Today, more than 31000 artisans are members of this association and they successfully operate in 34 directions. Main purpose of the Association is to preserve the centuries-old folk art traditions, promote development of rich and diverse arts and applied arts of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
About The First International Handicrafters Festival The First International Handicrafters Festival will be held in ancient city Kokand, 10-15th of September, 2019. This International Handicrafters Festival will gather more than 600 artisans who will come from more than 70 countries and more than 120 representatives of various Handicraft Organizations. The festival also includes scientific-practical conference. The conference is dedicated to develop and prospect to handcraftsmanship.
Requirements and Expenses
The organizing committee will choose 2 participants from each country. The participants have to provide the following documents: 1. For The Festival. Artisan willing to participate in the festival shall submit the following documents to the organizing committee three months before the event: • Certificate (CV); • 3 colored photos (6x9 cm);
Letter of Recommendation on having enough experience in the field of craftsmanship, and participation in competitions or festivals held in their own country or abroad, issued by authorities of corresponding field;
At least 10 photos of product.
2. For the Conference. Artisans willing to participate in the scientific-practical conference shall submit the following documents to the organizing committee three months before the venue:Certificate (CV); 3 colored photos (6x9 cm); Article of the conference participant should consists of 4-5 pages and not less than 300 words (in
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English or Russian); The participants of the festival and scientific-practical conference will be determined by the Organizing Committee and announced to the participants one month prior to the date of Festival. All expenses including: international fly ticket, internal transportation, accommodation, guide, food and beverages will be covered by the Republic of Uzbekistan.
Nominations
Winners of the competition within the frameworks of the Festival shall be awarded by the Organizing Committee with diploma, statuette and money reward as follows:
By the nomination of “The Best Handicraftsman” - USD 15 000;
By the nomination of “The Youngest Handicraftsman” - USD 10 000;
By the nomination of “The Best Handicrafts School Teacher” - USD 10 000;
By the nomination of “Ancient Family Successor” - USD 5 000;
By the nomination of “Handicraftsman Who Restored Ancient Crafts Type” -USD 5 000.
Registration. Deadline for registration is 1st June. In order to participate please visit our website and register by following link http://handicrafters. uz. This is official website of International Handcrafters Festival in Kokand. In the website you can register as a participant of festival and conference, press or assistant.
Kokand is ready for the International Festival
Preparations for the International Handicrafters Festival in Kokand have been fully completed.
The festival will be attended by 1, 116 artisans and 87 organizers in 34 areas of craftsmanship from 153 districts. 191 foreign artisans in 29 areas of handicraft from 78 countries will also attend the event. 38 high-ranking foreign statesmen and scientists are expected to attend the event as distinguished guests. Within the framework of the festival, a scientific-applied conference “Prospects for development of handicraft and folk-applied art” will be held. It will be attended by 28 foreign scientists from 24 countries and six scientists from Uzbekistan.
The events of the festival will be covered by over 400 representatives of local media and 22 foreign journalists.
Today, the restoration of 12 historical monuments, which will be visited by foreign guests and participants of the festival, has been completed. Over 20 workshops of Kokand national handicraft representatives, four cultural recreation areas have been prepared. The main events of the festival will be held at Khudoyorkhon Urdasi Square.
Various exhibitions of handicrafts, folk art, fine art, and ancient handicraft machines will be organized near the central square. The production process, feature
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films and documentaries, books, albums and photographs about folk arts will be presented.
National clothes will be demonstrated within the framework of the festival, demonstrations of tightrope walkers, comedians, and folk groups will be organized.
Talented professional screenwriters and directors, writers and poets, craftsmen, stage artists are involved for preparing the festival events at a high level.
Kokand will host the International Festival of Applied Arts once every two years, Kun. uz correspondent reports referring to the presidential decree.
The first festival will be held on September 10-15, 2019. Within the framework of this festival, it is planned to organize a scientific-practical conference titled “Prospects for the development of craftsmanship and folk applied arts”.
Famous masters and craftsmen, specialists, scientists, historians, as well as honored guests from foreign countries will be invited to the festival.
As part of the event, on the territory adjacent to the central square of Kokand city, it is planned to organize expositions devoted to different areas of folk applied arts, with a demonstration of ancient craft machines and the process of manufacturing products, exhibition-sales of handicrafts, works of fine and applied art, as well as themed feature films and documentaries, books, albums and photos.
In addition, the festival will display collections of national costumes, presentations of satirist-comedians and theatrical performances of high-rope entertainers with the participation of professional and folklore creative teams.
It is expected that a detailed roadmap on the organization of the first International Festival of Folk Applied Arts should be ready by mid-November.
Kokand will host the International Festival of Applied Arts once every two years, Kun. uz correspondent reports referring to the presidential decree.
The first festival will be held on September 10-15, 2019. Within the framework of this festival, it is planned to organize a scientific-practical conference titled “Prospects for the development of craftsmanship and folk applied arts”.
Famous masters and craftsmen, specialists, scientists, historians, as well as honored guests from foreign countries will be invited to the festival.
As part of the event, on the territory adjacent to the central square of Kokand city, it is planned to organize expositions devoted to different areas of folk applied arts, with a demonstration of ancient craft machines and the process of manufacturing products, exhibition-sales of handicrafts, works of fine and applied art, as well as themed feature films and documentaries, books, albums and photos.
In addition, the festival will display collections of national costumes, presentations of satirist-comedians and theatrical performances of high-rope entertainers with the participation of professional and folklore creative teams.
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It is expected that a detailed roadmap on the organization of the first International Festival of Folk Applied Arts should be ready by mid-November.
As for me, I also supported the international handicraft. The Festival was aimed to promote the handicraft traditions which are an unvaluable source to motivete the youth's interest to the safeguarding of heritage and support the diversity craftsmanship. The Festival was a huge chance for the handicrafters to distribute their works. Such as, I wanted to advertise my own jewelry. Undoubtly, this festival was unforgettable for everyone and for me too. I really enjoyed handicrafters’ works. I got lots of emotions this festival. I am also handicrafter and I have been training this work for a long time. My work is making national jewelry for women. Follow you can see examples of my handicrafts:
At the moment I am preparing my handicraft works for the next festival. This festival is really a chance for us, handicrafters. Because we will have opportunity to show our abilities, products and others. We will organize master class for the people in order to inform about our handicraft. We will learn from other foreign handicrafts' master classes. Due to this, we can show our worksto the world and exchange information each other.
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Mannonova Ziyodaxon, the student of the second course of the foreign language faculty, Kokand state pedagogical institute.
References
1. Internet. (http://handicrafters. uz/) , (wcceurope@dccoi. ie) .
2. Masudjon Sulaymonov, UzA. Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Uzbekistan 2019
3. Events in Uzbekistan.
4. Tour to the International Festival of Applied Art - BBS Travel.
5. К,укон шахдр хокимияти матбуот хизмати. (@qoqonshaharhokimiyati).
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