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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
When the Baysun Spring Starts — photo essayWhen the Baysun Spring Starts — photo essayBaysun is a unique historical and cultural zone. Reaching it feels like stepping into a world where tradition holds sway not as a formality but is woven into the very fabric of life, harsh at times yet wrapped in a vivid and unmistakable character. In this photo essay, Ildar Sadykov and Sergey Pogosyan capture the most eventful days of the ethnocultural festival Baysun Bahori, which every two years becomes a major cultural event of international significance for the region.Ildar Sadykov, Maria Maksimycheva, Sergey Pogosyan#Places#Heritage & Identity
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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