Bukhara Region · 1 hour
New200,000 soʻm≈ $16per guest
Nasreddin Afandi humour festival
Thursday, 1 April 2027 · Lyabi-Hauz and the old city, Bukhara
Starts in 138 days
About this event
Held on 1 April, World Laughter Day, with a caravan procession led by a Nasreddin Afandi character through the old city to the Nadir Divan-begi Madrasah, plus folk groups, crafts stalls, food and concerts. Dates are announced closer to the time; it ran on 1 April in 2024, 2025 and 2026.
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