National Uzbek teahouses to open in the U.S. for Uzbek citizens

The new center will serve as a place where Uzbek compatriots can gather, hold cultural and community events, preserve national traditions, and strengthen ties among members of the Uzbek diaspora. As part of the project, the State Flag of the Republic of Uzbekistan will be displayed, along with the opening of traditional Uzbek teahouses that will introduce visitors to the richness of Uzbek cuisine, the culture of hospitality, and centuries-old traditions.

The mahalla community center is expected to become not only a cultural venue but also a community hub for national celebrations, meetings with diaspora representatives, educational programs, and initiatives aimed at supporting Uzbeks living and working in the United States.

In addition, the President supported an initiative proposed by Uzbek compatriots living abroad to establish an International Day of Uzbeks. The new commemorative date is intended to serve as a symbol of unity among the Uzbek people regardless of their country of residence, help preserve national identity, and strengthen ties among Uzbeks around the world.

According to Uzbekistan’s Ambassador to the United States, Furkat Sidikov, the idea of creating the mahalla community center and establishing International Day of Uzbeks was put forward by members of the Uzbek diaspora themselves. He noted that the President emphasized that all the necessary conditions are now in place to implement the initiative.

The establishment of a mahalla community center in the United States will be an important step toward strengthening engagement with Uzbek compatriots abroad, expanding cultural diplomacy, and enhancing Uzbekistan’s international image. The project is also intended to preserve national traditions, maintain connections between younger generations of Uzbeks and their historic homeland, and contribute to friendly relations between Uzbekistan and the United States.