Tomorrow is the 16th anniversary of Tajikistan’s Independence Day. I have enjoyed songs watching and listening to the concert dedicated to the Independence Day on local Channel 1 TV. After looking on the Internet for something similar to the performance that I watched on TV, I found “Shodiana performed by Tara Pandeya and Ustad Abbos Kosimov”
This dance was choreographed by Sharofat Rashidova of Padida Theater in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. Tara performs dances of Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Afghanistan (loghari, attan, kabuli), Iran, Azerbijan & India. Ustad Abbos Kosimov is a world renowned doira musician from Uzbekistan.”
You can learn more about Tara Pandeya at the Tajik Dance Initiative Team’s blog


Hi Ibrahim,
How nice of you to share this wonderful performance with us. You always give us the opportunity to be amazed of your national arts. Thanks a million.
Stay happy and the best of luck.
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Love: Maru