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The Uniquely Coloured World of Machay | A Photo EssayThe Uniquely Coloured World of Machay | A Photo EssayThe ancient kishlak of Machay lies in the Baysun district of Surkhandarya Region. Just a short distance away is Teshik-Tash Cave, discovered in 1938 and famous for its unique ancient human remains. Located 80 kilometres from the celebrated town of Baysun, Machay is known for its ethnic and ethnographic diversity. In the opening photo essay of the series, Ildar Sadykov and Sergey Pogosyan capture Machay through its red earth, vividly painted walls and the authentic dress of its residents.Ildar Sadykov, Maria Maksimycheva, Sergey Pogosyan#Places#Heritage & Identity
The Real Work Begins After the ShowThe Real Work Begins After the ShowThe final show makes the results of the work visible and creates a striking moment: within a few minutes, the audience sees the collections, while the photographer comes away with good shots. But for the organisers, the UNESCO Office and me, it is clear that one show is not enough. What matters is whether participants can put the skills they have gained into practice and continue developing their projects after the programme ends.Markhamat Umarova#Fashion and Style#Ideas & Analysis
Living Colours of Surkhandarya: Women’s Clothing and Jewellery of BaysunLiving Colours of Surkhandarya: Women’s Clothing and Jewellery of BaysunBaysun is one of the largest and most distinctive districts of the Surkhandarya region, where ancient traditions and the cultures of different peoples merge. The ethnic composition of the area is diverse: in the district centre and nearby villages, the population is mainly Tajik-Chagatai, while the plains and foothills are inhabited by semi-nomadic Uzbeks, including Kungrats, Yuz and Togchi, who identify as part of the Kattagan tribal group.Binafsha Nodir#Symbols & Meanings#Heritage & Identity

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