Khiva, Uzbekistan To Host Colourful Melon Festival ‘Qovun Sayli' In August
According to the Uzbekistan Embassy in Malaysia, the festival will feature cultural showcases and local produce exhibitions.
The highlights of the festival are gala concerts by local and international stars at the historic Ichan-Kala tourist complex from August 8 to 9 and at Arda Khiva on August 10.
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