Tag: Tajikistan
Novastan photo contest 2026
Novastan launches its 2026 photo competition on the theme ‘Yesterday and today in Central Asia, between tradition and modernity, the new faces of Central Asia’. [...]
At the big market in Dushanbe
The capital of Tajikistan, Dushanbe is historically a city of commerce. [...]
Call for applications for photojournalists from Central Asia
The VII Foundation is calling for applications for its photojournalism programme for photographers in Central Asia. This 12-week online course is free of charge and open to… [...]
Sunset on the Wakhan Corridor Road
Walking at sunset on the Wakhan Corridor Road. Known as the “duck’s beak”, the Wakhan Corridor is a narrow 210-kilometer-long geographical corridor located in the mountainous… [...]
A quiet life
A mundane stroll through the quiet streets of south Dushanbe. Here, the Tajik capital unfolds its peaceful daily life along the pavements, just a few streets away from… [...]
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Little snow-covered hills
In the Khodzha-Obigarm mountain pasture in Tajikistan, small, pristine hills reflect the bright sunlight. Spread out on a tablecloth, they await the next customer. Visitors come to stock up… [...]
Hisar the beautiful
The Hisar Fortress, located south of the city of Hisar, about 20 kilometres from Dushanbe, is one of Tajikistan’s main historical sites. The site, which is very old… [...]
The land around the lake
The sumptuous, vibrant colours of Lake Karakul are magnified by the soft brown tones of the desert mountains and the purity of the snow-capped Pamir Mountains peaks. [...]
In the heights of Tajikistan
In Tajikistan, a country where 93% of the territory is mountainous, journeys between cities are long and winding. Transport lorries, private cars and shared taxis cross paths on… [...]
A brand-new parliament
The city centre of Dushanbe, the Tajik capital, is notable for its modern skyscrapers, the comings and goings of its yellow and green taxis, and its wide tree-lined… [...]
Distant Persia?
Tajikistan is the only Persian-speaking country in Central Asia, in a region dominated by Turkic languages and cultures. In Khorog, capital of the independent region of Gorno-Badakhshan… [...]
The Museum of Musical Instruments of the tajik capital
Hidden behind a small door on a side street, the Gurminj Museum of Musical Instruments showcases the rich musical heritage of Tajikistan and Pamir. The impressive collection of… [...]