Sughd province to host Oshi Palav Festival

AKIPRESS.COM - Sughd Province will host the Oshi Palav Festival this August, reported the executive body of the state authority of Sughd, Khovar reports.
Oshi palav, or pilav, is a traditional Tajik dish that involves the basic ingredients of rice, carrots, meat, but comes in many different variations.
The festival has been organized to promote the Period of Rural development, Tourism, and Folk Crafts 2019-2021, and to revive and preserve Tajikistan's cultural heritage and national traditions.
The contest will be held in two phases, - at the level of cities and districts and regional levels.
The contestants who make the best palav will be awarded cash prizes.