Dedicated to the 35th Anniversary of the State Independence of the Republic of Tajikistan, a grand exhibition of agricultural products, folk crafts, and achievements of the Shahriston District was held at the Children's Park in the Ismoili Somoni District of Dushanbe. This event symbolizes abundance, the fruits of farmers' labor, and the achievements of the independence era.
The exhibition pavilion of the Shahriston District was decorated with great taste and a beautiful national design. It featured various agricultural products, including sweet mountain fruits, fresh vegetables, potatoes, natural honey, processed fruit and vegetable products, medicinal herbs, as well as the finest examples of folk crafts such as chakan embroidery, gold embroidery, suzani embroidery, carpet weaving, wood carving, and other handmade crafts by local artisans.
At the same time, a special section showcased the achievements of the Shahriston District during the years of independence through photographs, displays, and other informational materials, highlighting construction and landscaping works, the building of social facilities, and the development of education, healthcare, culture, sports, agriculture, and tourism, which drew significant attention from visitors.
Guests were warmly welcomed by the cultural figures of the Shahriston District, imbued with a high national spirit and the traditional hospitality of mountain residents. The district's folklore performers recited patriotic poems, sang soulful folk songs, and presented an engaging welcoming program that created a warm, festive atmosphere and left visitors with wonderful impressions of Shahriston’s cultural traditions.
The event was attended by district leadership, Deputy Chairman of Dushanbe Fakirzoda Rustam Rahim, the Representative of the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan to the Shahriston District—Head of the Anti-Monopoly Service under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan Rajabzoda Haydali Rajabali, Deputy Chairman of the Ismoili Somoni District Kodirzoda Jovidon Kodir, and other official guests who highly praised the level and quality of the event.
Participants emphasized that such events are of great importance for presenting the achievements of the country's cities and districts, promoting domestic products, developing folk crafts, and strengthening the sense of national pride.
Along with agricultural goods and folk crafts, the exhibition also worthily displayed the successes of the Shahriston District in education, healthcare, youth and sports, as well as architecture and urban planning.
The education section showcased the achievements of educational institutions, students' participation in national and international competitions, teachers' accomplishments, the development of educational infrastructure, and the use of modern educational technologies through photos, stands, and informational materials.
The healthcare corner highlighted the progress of medical institutions, the improvement of medical service quality, the modernization and reconstruction of sector facilities, the provision of institutions with modern equipment, and the achievements of the district's medical personnel.
Furthermore, visitors were drawn to the successes of the youth and sports sector, including the participation of local youth in national and international tournaments, athletes' achievements, the activities of active youth, and their contribution to community work.
Indeed, in the era of independence, the Shahriston District has been moving steadily along the path of development, progress, and prosperity under the constructive policy of the Founder of Peace and National Unity — Leader of the Nation, President of the Republic of Tajikistan, His Excellency Emomali Rahmon.
At the end of the event, local artists presented a colorful concert program to the audience. The cultural program featured patriotic songs and theatrical educational performances.
