On May 10, the opening ceremony of the International Shashmaqom Festival-Competition entitled “Ushshoqi Rahmoni” was held at the Kamoli Khujandi Theatre of Musical Comedy.
The event was attended by the Chairman of Sughd Region Rajab Ahmadzoda, Minister of Culture of the Republic of Tajikistan Matlubakhon Sattoriyon, guests, and representatives of culture and arts.
The festival is organized on the initiative of the Executive Body of State Authority of Sughd Region in celebration of the 35th anniversary of the State Independence of the Republic of Tajikistan and Shashmaqom Day and will continue from May 10 to 12.
During the opening ceremony, it was emphasized that Shashmaqom is a unique form of Tajik classical musical art, playing an important role in preserving spiritual and cultural values. This valuable heritage is included in the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity and has gained international recognition.
The festival brings together Shashmaqom performers and cultural experts from France, Azerbaijan, Iran, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Kyrgyzstan. The total prize fund of the competition amounts to 28,000 US dollars. The closing ceremony will take place on May 12 at the Khujand Fortress.
