September has quietly come into its own, but summer warmth is in no hurry to leave Dushanbe. Ahead are many sunny days, interesting meetings and events that shouldn’t be missed. Our climate continues to be conducive to walks, travels and active recreation, so don’t rush to spend your weekends at home.
We’ve compiled for you a selection of the most interesting events of this week in Dushanbe and beyond — choose where to go.
Autumn “Craftsmen’s Fair”
At the Rumi Hotel September 5-6 from 10:00 to 18:00 the traditional autumn “Craftsmen’s Fair” will take place. Here you will find a huge variety of handmade products from the best craftsmen. You will find leather products, costume jewelry and fine jewelry, textiles and all kinds of accessories, handmade soap, sweets, clothing, toys, artistic paintings and much more. If you appreciate uniqueness, then be sure to come, as the “Craftsmen’s Fair” is a place where all craftsmen gather and present what they have created and put their hearts into.
Free admission.
Rumi Hotel on the map.
Meeting of the “Reading Club”
At the Bactria Cultural Center September 5 at 16:00 the next meeting of the “Reading Club” will take place. This time there will be a discussion of Julio Cortázar’s short story “The Night Face Up”. You need to read it in advance. You can download the story via the link. Reading time: approximately 15-20 minutes.
Free admission (age restriction: 18+).
Address: 3ZERO House Tajikistan space (Honai Sabz), Mirzo Tursunzade St. 12A.
Musical Game “Melodio”
At the Anzur restaurant September 5 at 18:30 an exciting musical game “Melodio” will take place. This time the evening will be dedicated to music from the 90s-00s. Come to immerse yourself in pleasant nostalgia and spend your weekend enjoying the sound of your favorite songs, play bingo and win prizes.
Participation cost: 70 somoni.
Registration via the link.
Address: Druzhby Narodov St., 10B.
Star Concert for the 35th Anniversary of Independence
At the new National Stadium of Tajikistan September 11 from 19:00 to 22:00 (stadium doors will open at 18:00) a festive gala concert will take place with the participation of Russian, Uzbek and Tajik pop stars: Ani Lorak, Navai, Farrukh Hasanov, Ariana Said, Shabnami Surayo, Yulduz Usmanova, and Ehaam. Guests will enjoy: a bright show, favorite songs, a festive atmosphere and unforgettable emotions. The concert is charitable, so all proceeds from ticket sales will be directed to charity.
Ticket price: from 300 to 800 somoni. Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable.
Tickets are available on the website: ticketon.tj.
National Stadium of Tajikistan on the map.
Exhibition of Paintings “Ode to Mother”
At the National Museum of Tajikistan until October 2 on the first floor there is a personal exhibition by People’s Artist of Tajikistan Sabzali Murodzoday Sharif, best known as Sabzali Sharifov. It is called “Modarnoma” (“Ode to Mother”) and is unique in that through the image of a mother, the artist showed the entire history of the Tajik people. Come to see the works of the greatest artist of his time.
Admission according to museum rules.
National Museum of Tajikistan on the map.
Trip to Lake Timurdara
DaiDushki invites everyone September 5 to go to Lake Timurdara. This is exactly the place where you want time to stop! Here is a transparent expanse of water, surrounded by majestic mountains and silence, broken only by the natural sounds of nature. Here you can not only take walks, but also swim on SUPs provided by the organizers.
Meeting at 6:00 opposite the Shokoladnitsa café. Return to the city at approximately 20:00.
Tour cost: 250 somoni. Includes: transfer, guide, hot tea and SUPs.
Phone for inquiries and registration: +992 989093020 (WhatsApp).
Telegram: @daidushki_tours.
Trip to Zimchurud Gorge
Amir Tour invites everyone on September 6 to spend a day in the picturesque Zimchurud Gorge and have lunch with delicious Khorezm pilaf. This is one of the most beautiful places outside the city – the murmur of the river, walnut groves, silence and clean air, where you can escape from the dusty noisy city. The trek is below average difficulty and will take approximately an hour and a half.
Wear shoes with a good grip sole. Bring a blanket for a picnic and a thick windbreaker, a hat and spare shoes for crossing the river. Meeting at 7:30 across the road from the Shokoladnitsa café (at the House of Press), departure at 8:00.
Tour cost: 220 somoni. It includes: transfer, guide, trekking pole, Khorezm pilaf, 1 liter of water and a commemorative badge.
– 20% discount for the first medical professional who registers for the hike
To book places and get payment details, write to @operator_amirtour
Phone for contact on site: +992901000560
Information about other tours via the link.
