Festival of beekeepers, honey exhibition and sale held in Dushanbe

In Dushanbe, as part of the Mehregan celebrations, a Festival of Beekeepers, honey exhibition and sale was held together with an exhibition-sale of agricultural products and machinery, the Osh Palov Festival, rice and paddy sales, and a celebration of watermelons, melons, pumpkins, apples and grapes.

Beekeepers from across the country displayed for viewing and sale honey made from medicinal plants, sweets prepared with honey, beekeeping equipment, and packages of different types of Tajik honey. Environmentally clean honey was offered at prices below the market level. The stated aim of the event was to promote agricultural production, present the work of farmers, revive beekeeping traditions and share good practice among Tajik farmers.