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‘A Seat at the Table’ exhibition in Doha
In partnership with Media City
Qatar’s Museum of Islamic Art is serving up a feast for the senses with A Seat at the Table: Food and Feasting in the Islamic World. The exhibition explores the role of food in shaping identity, faith and cultural exchange.
Silk Road Adventures
Rishtan pottery: the Uzbek town where clay becomes timeless craft
In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan
In Rishtan, Uzbekistan, red earth becomes art. Masters and apprentices craft unique ceramics with natural glazes, preserving a timeless tradition.
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Bukhara Biennial: Healing through art and culture on the Silk Road
In partnership with Islamic Civilization Center in Uzbekistan
The inaugural Bukhara Biennial, themed “Recipes for Broken Hearts”, brings over 200 artists from 40 countries to the Silk Road city, blending art, healing and heritage in Uzbekistan.
Silk Road Adventures
Uzbekistan’s Fergana Valley: land of silk, craft and fertile vineyards
In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Fergana Valley offers fertile landscapes, silk workshops, historic palaces, and traditions that make it Uzbekistan’s cultural and natural heart.
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Portuguese bullfighter's death sparks row over social media hate
There's always heated debate about bullfighting in Portugal. Supporters claim its celebration of tradition and culture, while animal welfare activists say it's an outdated practice. But the tone of such arguments have changed dramatically this week following the death of a young bullfighter.
Silk Road Adventures
How Tamerlane’s legacy Is preserved in Shahrisabz
In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan
In southern Uzbekistan, Shahrisabz blends Timurid architecture, traditional crafts and Silk Road history into a city that quietly preserves its cultural legacy — far from the crowds of Samarkand.
