'Dialogue of Cultures', a unique month-long exhibition of Eastern Uzbek manuscripts from the Middle Ages, was inaugurated at the National Museum on Tuesday to celebrate the shared legacy and culture of India and Uzbekistan, according to a statement from the Ministry of Culture.
Culture Ministry secretary Arun Goel inaugurated the exhibition and Uzbekistan Senate's first Deputy Chairman Sadyk Safaev and its Ambassador to India Farhod Arziev were present on the occasion.
The exhibition explores the shared link in the respective histories of Uzbekistan and India in which deep oral traditions coexisted with the written word, the statement said.
The exhibit will showcase ancient Uzbek manuscripts for onlookers to delve into the historical legacy of the two great nations. It includes iconic historical documents that were written in the early years of the Arabic alphabet, dating back to the last quarter of the eighth century.
The display will also include excerpts of 'Miradzh-Name', one of the most valuable manuscripts from the era of Temurids, created in 1436 by (Amir Temur's fourth son).
Made by skilled calligraphers and miniaturists, the original manuscript is currently on display in the National Library of France in Paris and is one of the rarest written monuments in its collection.
The exhibit will also include several masterpieces from Oriental literature.
"India and Uzbekistan share a close bond that has been enriched through intensive mutual efforts. With the launch of this rare collection of Uzbek manuscripts, we wanted to showcase the rich legacy and vivid history of Uzbekistan," said Arziev in a statement.
The exhibition is a part of several other cultural and academic activities planned by the Embassy of Uzbekistan, as part of the State visit of the Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev.
The exhibition will be held till October 24.
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