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Based on the decision of the Mayor of Dushanbe, the 5th International Forum "Navruz Dushanbe – the Orbit of Cultural and Tourism Relations" will be held in Dushanbe on March 17, 2026. This was announced by the Tourism Development Department of the Dushanbe City Executive Authority.
The forum is being held in accordance with the schedule of the "Calendar of Events for the International Navruz Festival in Dushanbe for 2026." Its goal is to promote the universal values of the International Navruz Festival, develop the tourism industry, develop and promote a national tourism brand, and attract more foreign tourists to the Republic of Tajikistan.
According to the decision, the Department of Tourism Development of the Executive Authority of the City of Dushanbe was designated as the coordinator of the forum.
The forum is expected to contribute to the expansion of cultural and tourism cooperation, strengthening international ties, and promoting the capital's tourism opportunities.
The forum also aims to promote tourism products, the rational use of natural and recreational resources, and the country's historical and cultural heritage, including the city of Dushanbe, as well as the celebration of International Navruz at a high level.
Every year in the Republic of Tajikistan, particularly in its capital, Dushanbe, the International Navruz Festival is celebrated with great pomp and ceremony, following the creative initiative of the Mayor of Dushanbe, the esteemed Rustami Emomali. Various cultural, entertainment, scientific, practical, and sporting events are held, including a festive Navruz procession, a vibrant theatrical program, the International Forum "Navruz Dushanbe – Orbit of Cultural and Tourism Relations," the International Tourism Festival "Navruz Dushanbe," concert programs in cultural and recreation parks, national and international competitions in the national wrestling gushtingiri, and open horse racing and buzkashi competitions, which are held with particular grandeur.
