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The Fund Forum, chaired by Gulnara Karimova, and its German partners Goethe Institute and the Embassy of Germany in Uzbekistan are organizing a string of events aimed at popularizing the German language, culture, arts, sports and science. On September 6, an interactive exhibition titled “They Speak German Here”, the first of its kind in Central Asia and organized by Goethe Institute and the Fund Forum, started at Tashkent’s Youth Creativity Centre. On September 17, a Project “German Weeks in Uzbekistan”, organized by the German Embassy in Uzbekistan and the Fund Forum, will kick off with a chamber music concert “The East and Handel”.

Over the six years of their operation, the foundations patronized by Gulnara Karimova have catered to over 4 million citizens of Uzbekistan. A large number of organizations and individuals have helped these projects come to fruition. It is thanks to their generous contributions and support that ideas have been embodied and dreams have come true. On August 27, Tashkent`s Center of National Arts hosted a report evening for sponsors and patrons organized by the Fund Forum jointly with the Women`s Council, Mehr Nuri Foundation and the SISF. The event brought together over 150 representatives of international and national public organizations, the business community, industrial enterprises, trading and pharmaceutical companies who were given diplomas of gratitude.

In tribute to Avicenna and his outstanding contributions to modern medicine, the Fund Forum, Abu Ali Ibn Sina (Avicenna) International Association of Traditional Medicine and the Women`s Council – organizations headed by Gulnara Karimova – with support from the Ministry of Health of Uzbekistan organized on August 24 an International Scientific and Practical Conference “Avicenna`s Teachings and Modern Medicine”. This year marks the 1030th anniversary of the outstanding thinker, scholar and physician.

On August 23, Gulnara Karimova, the Chairperson of the Fund Forum`s Board of Trustees awarded young artists and masters of applied art, who have emerged as laureates of Navqiron O`zbekiston (Young Uzbekistan) Festival of Traditional and Contemporary Art, a project that enables young artists in Uzbekistan to showcase their creative endeavors. The winners in eight categories received diplomas, statuettes and prizes. Also, many of the participants received incentive prizes.

Around 500 people came together to attend the opening ceremony of Navqiron O`zbekiston (Young Uzbekistan) Festival of Traditional and Contemporary Art, which has helped discover and support young artists and masters of applied art for several years now. This festival - a brainchild of Gulnara Karimova - is held by the Fund Forum and the Academy of Arts of Uzbekistan every two years and draws young talents from all over Uzbekistan. This year over 1,000 works are on display at Tashkent`s Youth Creativity Palace from August 16 to September 16.