Uzbekistan’s city of Samarkand hosted the inaugural International “Samarkand Plov” Festival on August 1-3.
The event was crucial in advancing gastronomy tourism and enhancing cultural ties.
The event gathered chefs from over 15 countries, including Türkiye, Japan, Qatar, Egypt, Pakistan, South Korea, Kazakhstan, and Tajikistan, among which Azerbaijan also took a central stage, demonstrating its mouthwatering national dishes.
The Azerbaijani delegation was led by Nigar Amirbayova, Azerbaijani national cuisine expert, author and Director of Diyar.az culinary project – a digital platform, featuring Azerbaijan’s interactive gastronomy map.
The platform serves as guide to various culinary spots across Azerbaijan, which encompass the country’s culinary diversity.