Tag: Uzbekistan
Kite festival
With the arrival of spring, the square of the Hast Imam architectural ensemble in Tashkent transforms into a true kite festival. The wind lifts the vibrant… [...]
Ot o’yin, a horseplay
These photos were taken during a ‘sunnat to’y’, a traditional celebration held after a boy’s circumcision. Such events are becoming increasingly rare, as many families now choose to have… [...]
Kaleidoscope
Tashkent‘s Chorsu Bazaar, where fabric patterns frame the entrances and fill the stalls. Credits: Salomé Aldeguer-Roure (France) Find all of our… [...]
Novastan Photo Contest 2026: the results
“Yesterday and today in Central Asia”: In this 2026 edition, the Novastan team explored Central Asia through portraits, street scenes, playful moments, and fleeting coincidences ; each revealing a glimpse of time. Jury Prize The jury was impressed by the quality of all submissions, making the final decision especially challenging. After careful deliberation, the jury awarded Jan Hildner the Jury Prize. Bravo to him ! The walls and domes of the Bibi-Khanym Mosque, restored many times… [...]
Novastan photo contest #10
Bukhara : a precious, powerful and protected testimony of a prestigious past serving a project for the future. Credits : Jan Ritter (Austria, @janritter10) Find… [...]
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Novastan Photo contest #9 – Pile-up
The walls and domes of the Bibi-Khanym Mosque, restored many times over, emerge like a dream from the metal structures of the great Siab market in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. [...]
Novastan photo contest #5 Behind the scene
Despite being only a few dozen meters away from Bukhara‘s historic core, the quiet, narrow alleys surrounding it feel far away from the bustle of the vibrant city center… [...]
Novastan photo contest #4 : Selfie in Registan
These three Uzbek women, probably tourists, are taking a selfie in front of the place of Registan, proudly exhibiting their traditional outfits. This scene illustrate a facet of modern Central… [...]
Novastan Photo contest 2026 #3 The chess players
The cities in which we like to take our time today are those whose history goes back to the most ancient times. Denov, Uzbekistan. Credits: Marc Mangin (France)… [...]
Novastan Photo contest 2026 #2 Magic City
In Tashkent, Uzbekistan, strollers marvel at the lights and water displays offered by Magic City, in a very Western atmosphere. [...]
Clouds incoming
In Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan, the blue of the pools contrasts sharply with the foggy atmosphere. The light struggles to break through the November sky: according to photographer… [...]
What remains and those who remain
Along the A373 motorway connecting Tashkent (Uzbekistan) to Osh (Kyrgyzstan), in the Uzbek province of Namangan, a Lada Jigouli stands still, a reminder of the Soviet era. [...]