In the heart of the Chorsu Bazaar, located in the centre of Tashkent’s old town, passers-by can enjoy watermelons. Produced in abundance in Uzbekistan, the watermelon ranks among the country’s most popular fruits, alongside the melon. The quintessential summer fruit, we’ll have to wait a little longer before we can cool off with the refreshing taste of watermelon.

Credits : Daria Novikova (Uzbekistan, @dasha.novasha)

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