Cultural Events
A Night of Jazz Rhythms with the Tashkent Regional Hokimiyat’s Women’s Club “Concord” (01/28/2009)
Members of the diplomatic community, journalists, students, and representatives of various non-governmental organizations gathered in Tashkent on January 28 to celebrate an evening of American culture. The event, which was organized by the U.S. Embassy and the Women’s Club “Concord” of Tashkent, included a poster exhibition and a rousing jazz concert. The posters highlighted the United States’ diverse and colorful landscapes and peoples. The musical performance featured the talented students from Tashkent’s Uspensky School.
U.S. Ambassador to Uzbekistan Richard Norland opened the event with welcoming remarks. He thanked the Uzbek people for their hospitality and the U.S. Embassy’s excitement at sharing American’s culturally diverse heritage with others.
Ambassador Norland drew the crowd’s attention to the images displayed in the poster lining the lobby. He noted that America is a nation of diverse landscapes and diverse peoples from many different races and backgrounds. However, the freedom to pursue the “American Dream” unites the American people. President Barack Obama’s election as the 44th President of the United States serves as inspiration to anyone that thinks his or her own dream is impossible to achieve. The son of an immigrant from Kenya, President Obama defied the odds to win this historic election.
After the formal welcome, guests enjoyed American jazz numbers featuring the talented youth from Tashkent’s Uspensky School. The Women’s Club hosts a permanent display on the United States with informational materials. These educational handouts are free to all who are interested. The posters are also available for loan to institutional users upon request. Interested parties should contact the Embassy’s Public Affairs Section.