23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
Nrvuz

19/3/2025 Samarcanda Uzbekistan Markaziy Park during the Navruz celebrations: the ancient festival that heralds the arrival of spring fills the square with music, folk games, traditional costumes, and ritual dishes. Today, in a modern city park, these customs continue to thrive alongside performances, public events, and moments of community, showing how Uzbekistan keeps its roots alive while adapting them to the present.

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Date Uploaded: 09.2025
Photo Location: Samarcanda, Uzbekistan
Copyright: © Fiorella Baldisserri