The event is organised by the Cambridge Central Asia Forum, University of Cambridge and sponsored by Jesus College along with several Embassies in the region. There is also a strong participation of Cambridge University Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Azerbaijani student societies.
Afternoon roundtable theme is ‘Silk Roads’
Navroz transcends religious, ethnic, linguistic, and national divisions and brings people together. It showcases the region’s rich tradition and mythology for the world to experience. Above all else it is an occasion for celebration.
At the stand of the Republic of Tatarstan;
H.E. Mrs. Iskakova Gulnara Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kyrgyz Republic to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Director, Cambridge Asia Forum Jesus College, University of Cambridge Dr. Siddharth Saxena
Founder, honorary member United Kingdom Tatar Association Mr. Ramil Rifmir uly Minullin
H.E. Yazmurad Seryaev Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Turkmenistan to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
H.E. Alisher Shaykhov Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Uzbekistan to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Stand of the Kyrgyz Republic
Stand of the Turkmenistan
Stand of the Republic of Uzbekistan
This year the programme focuses on music and cultural performances from the countries which celebrate Navroz. There has been a light refreshments from the region following the cultural evening in All Saints Chapel on Jesus Lane.