On February 20, the final exhibition and awards ceremony of the "Creative Path" project marked the inspiring end of a powerful journey.
More than just an exhibition, it became a strong statement by young artists and artisans of Tajikistan.
Through their work, they highlighted urgent issues: climate change, melting glaciers, and water as a source of life.
Over nine months, the project united more than 400 young talents from across the country. With mentors from Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan, participants learned not only to create, but also to turn art into a sustainable business developing skills in marketing, financial literacy, and personal branding.
At the ceremony, Denise Lüthi Crisan quoted Henri Matisse: "Creativity requires courage.
Art doesn't grow from talent alone. It is born of curiosity and a willingness to trust one's own voice. Every participant here is already a winner, because you have acquired unique knowledge that will help you achieve great goals in the future."
The initiative was implemented by NGO Shodi with the support of the Government of Switzerland 🇨🇭