updated: 22.03.2026, 19:08

6 billion spent on the "World Sounds" festival revealed

A total of 6 billion soums was spent on the "World Sounds" ("Dunyo sadolari") international pop music festival held in Khonobod, Andijan region from July 29 to 31 of this year. This was reported by the press service of the Andijan regional administration.

"Dunyo sadolari" festivalida 6 mlrd sarflangani ochiqlandi

"Dunyo sadolari" festivalida 6 mlrd sarflangani ochiqlandi

It was noted that the number of local and foreign visitors to Khonobod city increased by 2.5 times (2 million people). The revenue of business entities significantly increased. In particular, income during the 7 months of 2024 amounted to 48 billion soums (of which 8.5 billion soums were recorded on July 29-31), which is 2 times higher compared to the same period last year.

"These figures indicate that the income of business entities and the population in Khonobod city has increased. The number of entrepreneurs engaged in trade and services was 48 in 2023.

This year, the number of entrepreneurial activities operating continuously during the international event has increased to 230, showing a fivefold increase. The number of beds in guest houses and home hotels serving guests amounted to 1900. This number has exceeded 6000 this year," 

the report states.

In addition, to increase household incomes, provide employment, and improve the income of low-income citizens, over 600 guest houses have been established based on the "Saykhunobod" and "Uychi" experiences.

*The text was translated with the help of artificial intelligence.

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05.08.2024, 10:31

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