Entry of 8 Iranian artists to Bukhara Handicrafts Festival

According to Fars News Agency, in 2022, three important handicraft events will be held in Bukhara, Uzbekistan, including the “First International Festival of Gold, Traditional Jewelry and Jewelry”, the “Asia-Pacific Regional Council of the World Handicrafts Council” and the “Seal of Authenticity Judging Program” Areas of the World Council of Handicrafts.

Vida Tohdi, Director General of the Office of Education and Extension, said in relation to this event: After receiving information about the time, place and manner of holding the first International Festival of Gold, Traditional Jewelry and Ornaments (May 21 to 25, 2022, equal to May 31 to 4) June 1401) The necessary information was provided to the artists and 30 Iranian handicraft artists managed to send pictures of their works to the festival in coordination with the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Uzbekistan.

He added: “Fortunately, eight people were selected directly from Uzbekistan to participate in the event and display their works, while two to three artists were accepted from the participating countries, which numbered over 50 countries.”

Tawhidi added: “All the travel expenses and accommodation of the artists will be borne by the host country. We hope that the names of our country’s artists will shine among the finalists after judging in Uzbekistan.”

The Director General of the Office of Education and Extension added: The meeting of the Asia-Pacific Regional Council of the World Handicrafts Council is also one of the most important meetings of this council, which is held with the presence of deputies from different regions for policy-making and planning. Iranian handicrafts are going to be more prominent in this region and we will have to take the necessary measures and approvals in order to introduce Iranian handicrafts and related projects.

Tawhidi pointed out: The arbitration program of the regional seal of authenticity of the World Council of Handicrafts is one of the most successful programs for evaluating handicrafts in the world and the reference of modern standards for the production of this art and the General Directorate of Education and Promotion Select the work to participate in this program and send it to Bukhara together with the representative of the country.

The director and handicrafts activist fortunately mentioned the holding of the three mentioned events in a close time and in the same city, and while thanking the handicraft artists, he expressed hope that good news would reach the large family of Iranian handicrafts in the coming days.

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