Colourful banner for the Uzbek Culture and Food Festival
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Get ready to spice up your summer! The Uzbekistan Caravan, a colourful celebration of Central Asian culture, is bringing the sights, sounds, and sensational street food of Uzbekistan to the heart of Oxford for one day only.

This free event, part of a nationwide Silk Road Summer Tour, will take over Bonn Square on Saturday 15th June from 12pm to 5pm, offering an immersive cultural experience that blends food, music, dance, and storytelling.

Uzbekistan Caravan Key Details

Location: Bonn Square, Oxford, OX1 1LQ
Date: Sunday 15th June 2025
Time: 12:00 – 17:00
Entry: Free

Muzaffar Sadykov and Bahriddin Chustiy wearing chef jackets and festival aprons
Muzaffar Sadykov (left) and Bahriddin Chustiy of OshPaz

Flavours from the Silk Road

Fresh off their win at the British Street Food Awards 2025, chefs Bahriddin Chustiy and Muzaffar Sadykov of OshPaz – the UK’s only Uzbek food truck – will be serving up an authentic taste of Uzbekistan. Expect crowd-pleasing dishes like:

  • Wedding Plov – a national dish of fragrant rice, meat, and spices
  • Lagman – hand-pulled spicy noodle stew
  • Vegan and vegetarian options

These beloved dishes offer a chance to try something new and delicious, with recipes rooted in centuries of Silk Road culinary tradition.

Singer in a colourful striped outfit performing beside an Uzbek Culture and Food Festival banner
A performance at the Uzbek Culture and Food Festival.

Live Music, Dance & Culture

Beyond the food, visitors will enjoy free performances of Uzbek music and traditional dance, interactive cultural presentations, and storytelling sessions. It’s a rare chance to #TasteUzbekistan and dive into one of Central Asia’s most captivating cultures.

A Celebration of Heritage and Hospitality

The Uzbekistan Caravan is part of the wider Uzbekistan: Heart of the Silk Road campaign, led by the UK-based Uzbek diaspora and supported by Uzbekistan.Travel, the Embassy of Uzbekistan, the British Council, and digital finance platform Moneff.

“We want Brits to fall in love with this extraordinary Central Asian country,” explains Uzbekistan’s Tourism Ambassador to the UK, Sophie Ibbotson. “Uzbekistan embodies every Silk Road fantasy – from camels crossing deserts to bazaars trading precious silks and spices – but it’s also a young and energetic country, with thriving contemporary fashion, food, and music scenes.”

Whether you’re a foodie, a culture lover, or simply curious, this one-off Oxford stop is sure to offer something memorable for the whole family.

Chefs and a woman beside a large pan of rice with Tower Bridge in the background
An earlier Uzbek culture and food event beside Tower Bridge in London.

Uzbekistan Caravan UK Tour

  • 5 June, The Gyle Shopping Centre, Edinburgh
  • 7 June, Spinningfields, Manchester
  • 8 June, Church Street, Liverpool
  • 12 June, Churchill Way, Cardiff
  • 15 June, Bonn Square, Oxford
  • 17 June, Angel Islington, London
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