City: Samarkand
From 1 to 3 August 2025, the Samarkand Plov Festival will take place at various locations throughout the city.
The festival programme includes competitions featuring over 200 chefs, the preparation of more than 20 varieties of plov, culinary master classes, demonstrations of national dishes from different countries, exhibitions of traditional crafts and oriental sweets, as well as cultural and entertainment events.
The highlight of the festival will be the preparation of 7 tonnes of Samarkand plov in the Eternal City Park.