This year, the Navrouz festivities in Dushanbe will take place at the Navrouzgoh complex, offering a vibrant program for both locals and visitors. The event will feature a grand concert, entertainment programs, an exhibition and sale of traditional handicrafts, delicious food, and much more.
According to the Dushanbe City Hall, the Dushanbe Navrouz Fest will be held on April 4th from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM at the Navrouzgoh Hippodrome, in an open-air format. The event was officially authorized by the Mayor of Dushanbe.
"The main goal of the event is to create a festive atmosphere and provide a pleasant environment for relaxation and entertainment for the residents of the capital, as well as for guests and tourists. Additionally, the festival aims to present Dushanbe as a modern cultural hub with a wide range of tourism opportunities. It will also contribute to attracting more foreign tourists, promoting the culture of hospitality, and popularizing national traditions and customs," the city’s press release stated.
The event is organized with the support of Dushanbe City Hall and the company Boshorshinos, with coordination handled by the capital's Tourism Development Department.
Foreign performers, quizzes, and fairs
The Dushanbe Navrouz Fest program includes a wide range of cultural and entertainment activities. Highlights include a festive concert featuring famous local artists and foreign performers, a fair with the sale of traditional crafts, a presentation of national dishes and snacks (such as sumalak, pilaf, and more), sweets, and refreshing drinks. Visitors will also have the chance to attend the "Nekee Bikor" flower exhibition to purchase flowers and decorative plants.
The festival’s headliner will be popular Turkmen singer, composer, and arranger KA-RE.
In addition, various entertainment programs will be organized, including sports and intellectual games, workshops, contests, quizzes, circus and theatrical performances, horseback riding, photo zones, children's play areas, and other fun activities.
Ticket information
Entry to the Dushanbe Navrouz Fest is ticketed. Tickets are currently available for purchase on the websites echipta.tj and ticketon.tj, and they will also be available at the festival venue on the day of the event. The cost of a ticket is 30 somoni.
