Culture - Kursiv Media Uzbekistan

March 18, 2026

Shavkat Mirziyoyev Tours New Islamic Civilisation Centre

Alexander Ten

Reporter a.ten@kursiv.media

The centre has already received international recognition

Archaeologists Identify Site of Long-Lost City Founded by Alexander the Great

Tim James

New scans and drone imagery reveal the remains of “Alexandria on the Tigris,” an ancient port that once connected Mesopotamia to Persian Gulf trade routes

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March 13, 2026

Uzbekistan Promotes Tourism Potential at ITB Berlin 2026

Margarita Baskakova

International Managing Editor

National delegation meets with major travel brands to boost international tourism and develop luxury hospitality in historic cities

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March 13, 2026

Tashkent’s Centre for Contemporary Arts Named among TIME’s Best Places to visit in 2026

Margarita Baskakova

International Managing Editor

New art hub in Uzbekistan’s capital signals Central Asia’s growing presence in the international cultural and museum landscape

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March 5, 2026

BTS Tease Netflix Comeback Livestream Ahead of New Album and World Tour

Nigora Umarova

International Department Journalist n.umarova@kursiv.media

The trailer opens with fan reactions to the band’s earlier hiatus

Rembrandt’s 1633 ‘Vision of Zacharias in the Temple’ Rediscovered

Nigora Umarova

International Department Journalist n.umarova@kursiv.media

The painting represents Rembrandt at the peak of his early career

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February 28, 2026

Uzbekistan to Open Koryo-in History Museum in Tashkent

Nigora Umarova

International Department Journalist n.umarova@kursiv.media

The project marks the 90th anniversary of the forced migration

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February 22, 2026

Uzbekistan to Host International Lazgi Dance Festival 2026 in Historic Khiva

Margarita Baskakova

International Managing Editor

Global performers to gather in historic Khiva for a celebration of traditional Uzbek dance and international cultural exchange

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February 22, 2026

Film “Yellow Letters” Wins Top Prize at Berlinale 2026

Tim James

German director wins top Berlin Film Festival prize on 21 February 2026

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February 17, 2026

Uzbekistan’s Lazgi Ballet to be Staged at Salzburg’s Großes Festspielhaus

Tim James

The National Ballet of Uzbekistan brings UNESCO-listed Lazgi dance to Austria, showcasing a blend of folk heritage and contemporary ballet

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February 12, 2026

Sanrio Announces New Hello Kitty Designer

Nigora Umarova

International Department Journalist n.umarova@kursiv.media

Previous designer has led the character’s creation since 1980

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February 9, 2026

Bad Bunny Delivers Culturally Rich, Unity-Focused Super Bowl Halftime Show

Nigora Umarova

International Department Journalist n.umarova@kursiv.media

The show paid tribute to Latin America

Angel With Giorgia Meloni’s Face Removed From Rome Church Mural

Nigora Umarova

International Department Journalist n.umarova@kursiv.media

The mural was created in 2000 and was not under heritage protection

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February 5, 2026

Pre-Islamic Bactrian Treasures From UK Arrive in Uzbekistan

Nigora Umarova

International Department Journalist n.umarova@kursiv.media

The exhibition highlights the region’s pre-Islamic craftsmanship

BTS to Stream First Comeback Performance Live on Netflix

Nigora Umarova

International Department Journalist n.umarova@kursiv.media

Netflix described the comeback as a "defining cultural moment"

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January 28, 2026

Mexico’s President Urges More BTS Concerts

Nigora Umarova

International Department Journalist n.umarova@kursiv.media

Cuauhtémoc, Ciudad de México. 11 de agosto 2025. La presidenta constitucional de los Estados Unidos Mexicanos, la Doctora Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo en conferencia de prensa matutina en el salón de la Tesorería de Palacio Nacional. La acompañan: Rosa Icela Rodríguez Velázquez, secretaria de Gobernación; Pablo Gómez comisionado presidente de la Comisión Presidencial para la Reforma Electoral; Iván Escalante, Procurador Federal del Consumidor (Profeco); Diana Aurora Correa, subdirectora de Diseño Digital y Medios Sociales en la Unidad de Memoria Histórica. Foto: Juan Carlos Buenrostro/Presidencia

Local media reported that tickets were snapped up in under 40 minutes

Harry Styles Poised for Third UK Number One With New Single “Aperture”

Pop star’s comeback single leads UK charts ahead of new album and world tour

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January 23, 2026

Zelda and Final Fantasy Music To Be Performed By Liverpool Orchestra

Nigora Umarova

International Department Journalist n.umarova@kursiv.media

The concert will also include music from more recent games

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January 23, 2026

Ubisoft Cancels Prince of Persia Remake and Axes Six Games in Strategic Reset

Nigora Umarova

International Department Journalist n.umarova@kursiv.media

The move comes despite strong demand for remakes across the industry

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January 22, 2026

Taylor Swift Becomes Second-Youngest in Songwriters Hall of Fame

Nigora Umarova

International Department Journalist n.umarova@kursiv.media

The ceremony is set for June 11

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January 21, 2026

Netflix Partners With MAPPA For Exclusive Global Anime Slate

Nigora Umarova

International Department Journalist n.umarova@kursiv.media

Netflix said more than half of its members watch anime

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January 20, 2026

Universal Music Group Renews Licensing Pact with China’s NetEase

Nigora Umarova

International Department Journalist n.umarova@kursiv.media

This collaboration builds upon a previous arrangement established in 2020

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January 17, 2026

Uzbek Lawmaker Proposes Tax on Extravagant Weddings

Lobar Turaeva

Nigora Umarova

International Department Journalist n.umarova@kursiv.media

Kadyrov said weddings should not become a display of wealth