Nordic University Navruz Celebration
March 21 , 2025
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On March 21, Nordic International University widely celebrated the Eastern New Year — the national holiday Navruz — under the inspiring slogan "May Your Values Remain Eternal, Navruz."
As nature awakens with the breath of spring, the university grounds were adorned with festive spring decorations reflecting our national heritage. The Nordic community welcomed this beautiful occasion in traditional Uzbek attire, demonstrating unity and hospitality.
As part of the "Uzbekistan Trek-2025" program, Nordic University warmly welcomed a group of Harvard University master's students and researchers visiting Uzbekistan.
The rector of Nordic University, professor Sherzod Mustafakulov, congratulated the event participants and guests, extending his heartfelt wishes.
Charos Akhmedova, a teacher at Nordic University and winner of the international competition "European Stars," along with Zarnigor Umarova — a talented singer, "Nihol" award winner, and participant in the international music show "The Voice" — captivated the audience with their outstanding performances. Other gifted vocalists also delighted the guests with their artistry.
The immortal spirit of Navruz, with its universal and timeless values, shone brightly as international guests from various countries were invited to explore the university grounds. Guests admired beautifully arranged tables filled with traditional delicacies from different regions of Uzbekistan, spring dishes, exhibits of folk arts, handicrafts, and national attire.
The traditional "full cauldron" ritual, symbolizing abundance and prosperity, was showcased. The time-honored dish sumalak, cooked overnight, was served to the guests. Freshly baked kuk samsa was presented straight from the tandir ovens, and fragrant Uzbek pilaf was generously offered.
Throughout the celebration, guests eagerly participated in traditional games such as tug-of-war and besh tosh. Women also engaged in the customs of applying usma and henna.
Colorful kites filled the clear sky, and doves — symbols of peace and friendship — were released into the air.
The Harvard University guests expressed their gratitude to Nordic University for the memorable celebration and warm hospitality.
As a token of appreciation, they were presented with traditional Uzbek clothing.
Members of the distinguished delegation, representing various nationalities, witnessed Uzbek customs firsthand, actively joining in the festivities. They left heartfelt impressions in Nordic University's "Dil Izhorlari"(expressions of the heart) book.
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At the beginning of the visit, the delegation was warmly welcomed by Principal Laura Erdtman and her team at Fågelsångens School. During the meeting, participants learned about the school’s pedagogical innovations and development practices, educational processes, and modern teaching methods. They also toured the classrooms and observed the learning environment created for students.
During the visit to the Salem Library, the delegation familiarized themselves with the services provided to students, the book collection, and the library’s experience in promoting reading among children.
At the Centrum för flerspråkighet (Center for Multilingualism), they studied Sweden’s education system and its practices in supporting multilingualism.
Uzbek teachers also shared their own educational experiences and innovations, actively engaging in discussions and Q&A sessions. They learned about the harmony between theory and practice in Swedish education, teacher collaboration, inclusion, sustainable development, and the emphasis on developing independent analytical skills.
The visit served to strengthen bilateral cooperation, promote professional development through international experience, and lay the groundwork for future joint projects. Sweden’s educational experience offers valuable inspiration for Uzbekistan’s schools in areas such as innovative teaching approaches, lesson design, multilingual education, environmental awareness, creative thinking, and student development. As one of the initiatives of the “New Uzbekistan” project, such educational exchanges and opportunities create a foundation for nurturing the younger generation as leaders and key contributors to society.
As a gesture of gratitude, the Uzbek delegation presented children’s books in the Uzbek language to the Salem Library and the Mother Tongue Center. They also shared information about Uzbek culture and gifted samples of traditional fabrics and fruits from the sunny land of Uzbekistan.
Nordikning eng katta boyligisiz, aziz ustozlar!
Rektorimiz ustozlarning fidokorona mehnati, ilmiy salohiyati va qalb qo‘ri bilan qilayotgan mehnatlarini yuksak qadrlab, ularga yanada yorug‘ istiqbol yo‘lida kuch-g‘ayrat va omad tiladi.
Ilmiy-amaliy faoliyatda yutuqlarga erishgan, yoshlar bilan samarali ishlagan, targ‘ibot va tashabbuslarda faol bo‘lgan ustozlar alohida taqdirlandilar!
Jamoa a’zolariga sovg‘alar ulashildi, musiqiy lahzalar va samimiy suhbatlar yanada ko‘tarinki ruh bag‘ishladi.
Bayramona kayfiyat esa fotolarda aks etdi.
Bayramingiz muborak aziz ustozlar!
Nordik rektori - sharafli mukofot sohibi!
Shu jumladan, Xalqaro Nordik universiteti rektori, iqtisodiyot fanlari doktori, professor Sherzod Mustafakulov oliy taʼlimdagi yuksak kasbiy mahorati, fidokorona mehnatlari va soha taraqqiyotiga qo‘shayotgan munosib hissasi uchun “Oliy taʼlim aʼlochisi” ko‘krak nishoni bilan taqdirlandi.
Sharafli mukofot muborak, ustoz!
A New Step Toward Improving the Quality of Education
During the discussions, presentations of franchise and modern educational platforms were held, and opportunities for their integration into the national education system in cooperation with Nordic University were discussed.
In addition, agreements were reached to implement joint projects in school and preschool education programs within the framework of the meeting.