Bangkok--30 Sep--AIT
Lilting melodies and graceful movements set to the tune of traditional folk instruments and the rhythmic drum beat marked the twentieth anniversary celebrations of the independence of the Republic of Uzbekistan. Organized at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), the famous Bukhara troupe from Uzbekistan kept a captive audience at AIT’s Conference Center auditorium spellbound for over an hour.
Performing 15 songs from their repertoire, the Bukhara group provided a glimpse of the musical heritage of Uzbekistan, which had reached its zenith in the twelfth and thirteenth century. The troupe comprising of seven artists, including two dancers, one vocalist and four instrumentalists mesmerized the audience with songs about nature, peace, love, friendship and the beauty of the Uzbek people. Four traditional instruments, namely doire, qashqar rubob, qonun, and tambur were played during the performance.
The Bukhara Group was established in 1979 and has full time artists who travel all over the world introducing people to Uzbek music. Last month the Bukhara group performed in Oman and Qatar. They have also performed in Malaysia, Japan, Ukraine, Germany, and France. The performers at AITincluded Mr. Naimov IIKhom, Mr. Jabborov Jasur, Mr. Radjabov Yorkin, Mr. Toshev Nodir, Mr.Gulov Fazlitdin, Ms. Benazarova Sharbat, and Ms. Bakhronova Gulnora.
Welcoming the troupe, Prof. Said Irandoust, President, AIT said that Uzbekistan was the first country from Central Asia which will be signing the new AIT Charter. So far 14 signatories including 13 countries and one International organization has signed the AIT Charter. Prof. Irandoust added that AIT boasts of students and employees from Central Asia, and it remains committed to strengthening its ties. He also thanked Mr. Murad Talipov, representative of the Consulate General of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Bangkok, for bringing the troupe to AIT.