As part of the 65th International Flower Festival in the Chust district of Namangan region, traditional days of 'Uzbek Palov Culture' and a plov cooking championship were organized.
Events and Participants
Thanks to these events, held at the Mavlono Lutfulloh Botanical Garden, it became even livelier with visitors arriving from afar to watch the 'Plov Championship'. More than twenty amateur chefs from local mahallas, organizations, and institutions demonstrated their skills, hanging cauldrons and preparing plov in a specially designated area.
Recognition of 'Chust Plov'
One of the important parts of the event was the ceremony of presenting a certificate from the Ministry of Justice stating that 'Chust Plov' has been included in the state register as a geographical indication. The assignment of a geographical indication status guarantees the legal protection of the name and the traditional preparation technology of 'Chust Plov'. Furthermore, this status confirms the product's compliance with state food standards and expands the possibilities for promoting the region's gastronomic brand internationally.
Dish Evaluation
During the competition, the prepared plovs were evaluated based on taste, presentation, and other characteristics, after which the chefs received appropriate rewards.