The opening ceremony of the “Hot Air Balloon Festival” was held in the Urgut district of the Samarkand region, which has beautiful and unique natural landscapes.

Adiz Boboev, who is the acting regional governor, took part in it and spoke about the potential of Samarkand in the tourism sector and the role of this festival in increasing the flow of tourists to the region. It was noted that the “Hot Air Balloon Festival” is another important step towards developing tourism in the region and strengthening the region's position as an attractive tourist destination, and that the festival is of great sociocultural importance not only for tourists, but also for the local population. After that, 25 colorful hot air balloons rose into the sky. This spectacle represents the peace, hospitality of our country and the noble aspirations of our people striving for modern development. The two-day festival is attended by more than 100 participants from about 10 countries. The festival program includes hot air balloon shows, various competitions, gastronomic exhibitions, concerts, national games and interesting performances.