Artists perform during the cultural performances held to celebrate Nowruz festival in Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan, March 21, 2025. Being regarded as the beginning of a New Year and one of the most important festivals in Central Asian countries, Nowruz marks the first day of spring and is celebrated widely on March 21. Photo: Xinhua

Cultural performances are staged to celebrate Nowruz festival in Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan, March 21, 2025. Being regarded as the beginning of a New Year and one of the most important festivals in Central Asian countries, Nowruz marks the first day of spring and is celebrated widely on March 21. Photo: Xinhua

Artists perform during the cultural performances held to celebrate Nowruz festival in Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan, March 21, 2025. Being regarded as the beginning of a New Year and one of the most important festivals in Central Asian countries, Nowruz marks the first day of spring and is celebrated widely on March 21. Photo: Xinhua