AGP Executive Report

Film: “Kanikei” took three awards at the Women Directors Film Forum in Osh, which brought filmmakers from Tajikistan and across the region together for screenings and master classes. Cultural Diplomacy: A new exhibition at Rome’s Museo delle Civiltà showcases around 80 Tajik artefacts, from ancient archaeological finds to textiles, chakan embroidery and musical instruments. It runs through January 20. Cinema: Uzbek-Tajik film “Shining Stars: Jami and Navoi” won the Grand Prix at Tajikistan’s Toji Somon National Film Awards, along with prizes for production and costume design. Heritage: Tajikistan has declared the tulip and siyohgush national flowers, recognizing their place in the country’s culture and Navruz traditions. Sport: Para judoka Shokhrukh Nazarov won Tajikistan’s first medal at the Asian Para Games, taking silver in the under-81kg J1 event.

Film: Tajik film “Kanikei” won three awards at the Women Directors Film Forum in Osh, which brought filmmakers from across Central Asia and beyond together for screenings and masterclasses. Cultural Heritage: A new exhibition in Rome presents around 80 Tajik artefacts, including chakan embroidery, textiles and musical instruments, through January 20. Tajikistan has also declared the tulip and siyohgush national flowers, recognizing their place in its cultural traditions. Cinema: Uzbek-Tajik film “Shining Stars: Jami and Navoi” took the Grand Prix at Dushanbe’s Toji Somon awards, along with prizes for production design and costumes. Sport: Para judoka Shokhrukh Nazarov won Tajikistan’s first-ever Summer Asian Para Games medal, taking silver in the men’s under-81kg J1 event.

Cultural Diplomacy: “Tajikistan – The Land of Unique Heritage” opened at Rome’s Museo delle Civiltà on October 20, showcasing around 80 artefacts, including chakan embroidery, textiles and musical instruments. The exhibition runs through January 20. Living Heritage: A presidential decree has named the tulip and siyohgush Tajikistan’s national flowers, linking the blooms to Navruz and the country’s literary and cultural traditions. Film: Uzbek-Tajik production Shining Stars: Jami and Navoi won the Grand Prix at Dushanbe’s Toji Somon National Film Awards, along with prizes for production design and costumes. On Screen: Iranian Film Days opened in Dushanbe as part of the Toji Somon festival, bringing regional cinema to local audiences. Sport: Para judoka Shokhrukh Nazarov claimed Tajikistan’s first Summer Asian Para Games medal, taking silver in the men’s under-81kg J1 event.

Para-Sport: Shokhrukh Nazarov won Tajikistan’s first-ever Summer Asian Para Games medal, taking silver in the men’s under-81kg J1 para-judo final in Japan. Cultural Heritage: A presidential decree has named the tulip and siyohgush Tajikistan’s national flowers, recognizing their links to spring, Navruz and Tajik literature. Film: Uzbek-Tajik collaboration Shining Stars: Jami and Navoi won the Grand Prix at Dushanbe’s Toji Somon National Film Awards, along with prizes for production design and costumes. Screen Culture: Iranian Film Days opened in Dushanbe as part of the Toji Somon festival, bringing films from the region to local audiences. Football: Tajik club Regar-TadAZ overturned an early deficit to beat FC Goa 2-1 in the AFC Challenge League, with Faridun Davlatov scoring twice late in the match.

Cultural Ties: Tajik cultural figures welcomed India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in Dushanbe, praising the countries’ shared artistic heritage and growing interest in Hindi among Tajiks. Film: Uzbek-Tajik movie Shining Stars: Jami and Navoi, about the friendship of the two poets, won the Grand Prix at Dushanbe’s Toji Somon National Film Awards, plus prizes for production design and costumes. Iranian films, including the thriller The Gambler, were also screened at the festival. Arts and Dialogue: India says it will host the first SCO Civilisational Dialogue Forum by year-end, bringing member states together to share their art, literature and traditions. Football: Tajikistan’s Regar-TadAZ opened its AFC Challenge League campaign with a 2–1 comeback win over FC Goa; Goa later beat Fortis FC 2–1 to keep its own hopes alive.

Cultural Exchange: India will host the first SCO Civilisational Dialogue Forum by year’s end, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announced in Dushanbe. The forum is intended to share the region’s art, literature and traditions and strengthen people-to-people ties. Football: Tajikistan’s Regar-TadAZ overturned an early deficit to beat India’s FC Goa 2–1 in their AFC Challenge League opener, with Faridun Davlatov scoring twice late in the match. Film: Iranian Film Days ran in Dushanbe as part of the Toji Somon National Film Awards, screening titles including In the Arms of the Tree and the thriller The Gambler to promote cultural exchange between the two countries.

Weightlifting: Tajik lifters are among athletes from 21 countries competing in Pakistan’s Asian Masters Championship and World Masters Grand Prix, which start today. Football: Tajikistan’s Regar-TadAZ opened its AFC Challenge League campaign with a 2–1 comeback win over India’s FC Goa, Faridun Davlatov scoring twice late on. Cinema: Iranian Film Days in Dushanbe wrap up today as part of the Toji Somon Film Awards, showcasing films including The Gambler and In the Arms of the Tree. Entertainment: Tajik singer and reality-TV personality Abdu Rozik says publicly sharing his engagement was a “very big mistake” as he prepares for his lead role in horror short Conjure: The Reel Files.

Football: Tajikistan’s Regar-TadAZ rallied late to beat FC Goa 2-1 in their AFC Challenge League opener, with Faridun Davlatov scoring twice in the final minutes. Cinema: Iranian Film Days are underway in Dushanbe as part of the Toji Somon National Film Awards, screening titles including The Gambler and In the Arms of the Tree through October 20. Para Sports: At the Asian Para Games in Japan, Tajik table tennis player Nadima Nurbekova lost her opening match to the Philippines’ Lhey Manginsay. Cultural Heritage: Dushanbe hosted an international forum on sustainable tourism and heritage, bringing together about 2,000 participants from more than 60 countries. Boxing: Tajik boxer Muhammadkhuja Yaqubov is set to face unbeaten Mongolian Tsendbaatar Erdenebat in Texas on November 13. Entertainment: Tajik singer and reality-TV personality Abdu Rozik says publicly announcing his engagement was a “very big mistake”; he is preparing for his first lead role in a horror short film.

Football: Regar-TadAZ came from behind to beat FC Goa 2–1 in its AFC Challenge League opener, with Faridun Davlatov scoring twice late for the Tajik side. Film: Iranian Film Days are underway in Dushanbe as part of the Toji Somon National Film Awards, screening contemporary Iranian works and building creative ties. Heritage: A Dushanbe forum on sustainable tourism and cultural heritage drew about 2,000 participants from more than 60 countries; a separate conference marked 80 years of archaeological excavations at ancient Panjakent. Local Culture: Shahrinav has opened a new Palace of Culture, with rehearsal rooms and a 400-seat hall for performances and community events. Entertainment: Tajik singer Abdu Rozik says sharing news of his engagement publicly was a “very big mistake” as he prepares for his first lead role in a horror short film.

Football: Tajikistan’s Regar-TadAZ came from behind to beat FC Goa 2-1 in their AFC Challenge League opener, with Faridun Davlatov scoring twice in the final five minutes. Cinema: Iranian Film Days are underway in Dushanbe as part of the Toji Somon National Film Awards, showcasing films including In the Arms of the Tree and The Gambler and promoting creative ties between the two countries. Local Culture: Shahrinav District has opened a new 400-seat Palace of Culture, with rehearsal space for artists and facilities for performances and community events. Entertainment: Tajik singer and reality-TV personality Abdu Rozik says publicly announcing his engagement was a “very big mistake” as he prepares for his first lead role, in the horror short Conjure: The Reel Files.

Cinema: Iranian Film Days are underway in Dushanbe as part of the Toji Somon National Film Awards, with In the Arms of the Tree screened and The Gambler among the films still to come. The October 15–20 program aims to build cultural ties and creative exchange between Tajik and Iranian filmmakers. Entertainment: Tajik singer and reality-TV star Abdu Rozik says publicly announcing his engagement was a “very big mistake”; he is now preparing for his first lead role, in horror short Conjure: The Reel Files. Local Arts: Shahrinav has opened a new Palace of Culture, with rehearsal rooms and a 400-seat hall for performances and community events. Music: Dushanbe hosted the 20th Anniversary Youth Delphic Games of CIS member states, bringing young artists together to perform and share music; Turkmen violinist Seyran Atanyazov won silver for a second time.

Film: Iranian Film Days are underway in Dushanbe as part of the Toji Somon National Film Awards, running through Oct. 20. The program features contemporary Iranian films, including In the Arms of the Tree and the cyberattack thriller The Gambler, and aims to deepen cultural ties between the two countries. Cultural Exchange: Dushanbe hosted the 20th Anniversary Youth Delphic Games of the CIS, bringing young performers together to share music and traditions. Turkmen violinist Seyran Atanyazov won silver for a second time. Heritage: A conference in Panjakent marked 80 years of archaeological excavations at the ancient Sogdian city, highlighting its wall paintings and the importance of preserving the site. Regional Cinema: Tajikistan is set to host Kyrgyz Cinema Days, screening three films that introduce audiences to Kyrgyz culture and everyday life. Local Arts: Shahrinav District opened a new Palace of Culture with a 400-seat hall and rehearsal space for local artists.

Film: Dushanbe’s Toji Somon National Film Festival is showing Iranian films, including The Gambler, a thriller set during the 2025 conflict between Iran and Israel. Iranian Film Days are part of the festival, which runs through October 20 and aims to deepen cultural ties between the two countries. Cultural Heritage: An international forum on sustainable tourism and cultural heritage has brought around 2,000 participants from more than 60 countries to Dushanbe for discussions running through October 18. Regional Cinema: Tajikistan is set to host Kyrgyz Cinema Days, featuring three films about Kyrgyz culture and everyday life. Music: At the CIS Youth Delphic Games in Dushanbe, Turkmen violinist Seyran Atanyazov won silver for a second time, as young artists shared music and exchanged compositions. Local Arts: Shahrinav’s new Palace of Culture, with a 400-seat hall and rehearsal space, has opened for performances and community events.

Boxing: Tajikistani Muhammadkhuja Yaqubov is set to face unbeaten Mongolian boxer Tsendbaatar Erdenebat in Texas on Nov. 13, rescheduling a much-anticipated bout. Cinema: Iranian Film Days opened in Dushanbe as part of the Toji Somon National Film Awards, with three films on the program through Oct. 20. Screen: Tajikistan will also host Kyrgyz Cinema Days, showcasing three films and strengthening cultural ties between the neighboring countries. On screen: Singer and reality-TV personality Abdu Rozik says sharing his engagement publicly was a “very big mistake”; he is preparing for his first lead role, in a horror short film. Music and heritage: Dushanbe’s CIS Delphic Games brought together young performers from across the region, while a conference in Panjakent marked 80 years of archaeological excavations at the ancient city.

Cultural Heritage: Dushanbe has opened an international forum on sustainable tourism and cultural heritage, drawing about 2,000 participants from more than 60 countries through Oct. 18. The event coincides with Mehrgon, Tajikistan’s traditional harvest festival. Tajik Entertainment: Singer and reality-TV personality Abdu Rozik says publicly announcing his engagement was a “very big mistake”; he is preparing for his first lead role, in the horror short Conjure: The Reel Files. Local Culture: Shahrinav’s new 400-seat Palace of Culture is set to host performances and community events, with rehearsal rooms for local artists. Cinema: Tajikistan is preparing to host Kyrgyz Cinema Days, screening three films that highlight Kyrgyz life and traditions. Music and Archaeology: Dushanbe’s Youth Delphic Games brought together about 500 participants from 10 countries, while a conference in Panjakent marked 80 years of excavations at the ancient city and spotlighted its Sogdian art and wall paintings.

Entertainment: Tajikistani singer and reality-TV personality Abdu Rozik says making his 2024 engagement public was “a very big mistake.” He is now preparing for his first lead role, in horror short film Conjure: The Reel Files. Heritage: An international forum on sustainable tourism and cultural heritage opened in Dushanbe, drawing about 2,000 participants from more than 60 countries. It runs through October 18. Performing Arts: Dushanbe’s CIS Youth Delphic Games brought together about 500 young artists from 10 countries. Armenia’s Anzhela Albertyan won gold in pop singing, while Turkmen violinist Seyran Atanyazov took silver; participants also shared music and exchanged repertoire. Cinema: Tajikistan is set to host Kyrgyz Cinema Days, screening three films that showcase contemporary Kyrgyz life and culture. History: A conference in Panjakent marked 80 years of archaeological excavations, highlighting the ancient city’s Sogdian art and the importance of preserving the site.