First Tajikistan's Film Festival in London
From 14 August to 18 August 2013 London witnessed the first "Tajikistan Film Festival" which was organized by the Embassy of Tajikistan to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland in cooperation with Organization "Payvand".
The festival which was held on the occasion of Tajikistan's 23rd Independence Anniversary aimed at raising awareness and promoting understanding of the rich and diverse Tajik-Persian culture among British people. As H.E. Erkin Kasymov, Tajik Ambassador noted:" this current Film Festival will build a bridge between Tajik and British nations, contribute to the development of the cultural ties between two countries and will also help local people to learn more about Tajikistan".
It took place in the Kensington Central Library and brought together representatives of UK governmental structures, diplomatic corps, universities, museums and British public.Also, it was well received by the Persian speaking societies and communities which urged the Embassy to repeat this festival in the future.
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