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CouchCrash "Caravan-Saray"

CouchCrash "Caravan-Saray"

Fri, May 26, 2023 at 5:00โ€ฏAM - Fri, Jun 2, 2023 at 6:55โ€ฏPM

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Bukhara, Bukhara, Uzbekistan

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๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ•Œ๐Ÿ›–๐ŸŽ‡๐Ÿช•๐Ÿช˜โœˆ๏ธ๐Ÿฅ—๐Ÿฒ๐Ÿซ–โ˜•๐Ÿฅ‚๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿงž๐Ÿ“ธ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฟ May 24-28 The Global Festival of Couchsurfing Travelers in Bukhara will be a unique opportunity to explore the city's rich culture and history, while also connecting with other travelers from around the world. The festival will feature a diverse range of activities and events, including live music performances, master classes on traditional crafts and skills, and exhibitions showcasing the work of local artists and artisans. ๐Ÿ›๏ธExcursions and sightseeing tours will provide attendees with the chance to discover the city's many landmarks and historical sites, while also gaining a deeper understanding of the local culture and customs. Museum visits will also be a highlight of the festival, offering a glimpse into the city's rich history and heritage. The festival will also feature a variety of lectures and talks on different aspects of the city's history, culture and its people. ๐Ÿฒ๐Ÿ›Attendees will also have the opportunity to try traditional national foods, as well as to meet locals and learn about their way of life. You are inviting everyone to join this festival and to explore the beauty of Bukhara, and you are sure that this event will be an unforgettable experience for all participants. Day 1: Meeting, acquaintance. - Walking tour of the old city with a local guide visiting the Kalyan minaret, the Po-i-Kalyan complex, the Ark fortress and Lyabi-Hauz - Lunch at a traditional Uzbek restaurant - Day excursion to Chor-Bakr necropolis - Dinner at a local restaurant -Night walk around the city Day 2: - Visit to the Mausoleum of the Samanids and the Bolo-Khauz Mosque - Photo and art workshop with local artists and photographers - Market visit - Optional lecture on the history and culture of Bukhara Day 3: - Visit to the mausoleum of Chashma Ayub and the palace of Sitorai Mokhi Khosa - Cooking class to learn how to cook a national dish - Afternoon visit to the Kukaldosh Madrasah - Additional music program in Karavan Saray Day 4: - Free time to explore the city or visit local markets for souvenirs. - Farewell evening with traditional Uzbek music and dances Note: The program can be adjusted depending on the preferences and interests of travelers. โ—Dear participants, we need to make the list of everyone who is going to come. Please PM organiser Aygul Gilmutdinova!

Attending

52 going
Slava L.
GoingSt Petersburg, St.-Petersburg, Russia
Kelly H.
GoingNew York, New York, United States
E G.
GoingDetroit, Michigan, United States

Organizers

Irina A.
San Jose, California, United States
Aigul G.
Kazanโ€™, Tatarstan Republic, Russia
Aleksei C.
Santa Rosa, California, United States


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@jamik-kenjaevBukhara, Bukhara, Uzbekistan

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