{"id":2471945,"date":"2026-06-23T13:00:13","date_gmt":"2026-06-23T13:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2471945"},"modified":"2026-06-23T13:00:13","modified_gmt":"2026-06-23T13:00:13","slug":"rain-retro-cars-and-favorite-music-how-the-retro-new-cars-fest-took-place-in-dushanbe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/rain-retro-cars-and-favorite-music-how-the-retro-new-cars-fest-took-place-in-dushanbe\/","title":{"rendered":"Rain, retro cars and favorite music: how the Retro &#038; New Cars Fest took place in Dushanbe"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A sudden downpour just minutes before the opening of the Retro &amp; New Cars Fest threatened to disrupt one of Dushanbe\u2019s most anticipated summer events. Guests rushed for cover, while organizers worried about the equipment and the vehicles on display.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But the rain soon passed, the clouds cleared, and the festival grounds quickly filled with visitors.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Held on June 20, the annual Retro &amp; New Cars Fest organized by <em>Asia-Plus<\/em> brought together hundreds of residents and guests of the capital for a day of automobiles, music, fashion, and family entertainment.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some visitors came to admire rare classic cars, others to explore the latest models, while many simply enjoyed the festival\u2019s unique atmosphere.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\u0421\u043a\u0432\u043e\u0437\u044c \u0448\u0442\u043e\u0440\u043c \u0438 \u043b\u0438\u0432\u0435\u043d\u044c: \u0421\u0430\u043c\u0430\u044f \u0433\u0440\u043e\u043c\u043a\u0430\u044f \u0430\u0432\u0442\u043e\u0432\u044b\u0441\u0442\u0430\u0432\u043a\u0430 \u0433\u043e\u0434\u0430 Retro&amp;New Cars Fest \u0432 \u0414\u0443\u0448\u0430\u043d\u0431\u0435!\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KyIwzq-3znk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Cars with history<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The centerpiece of the event was an exhibition featuring both vintage and modern vehicles. While the newest models attracted plenty of attention, it was the retro cars that became the festival\u2019s main attraction.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many of the classic vehicles on display were more than just collector\u2019s items \u2014 they were family treasures passed down through generations.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/asiaplus.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/3-15-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-559639\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asiaplus.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/3-15-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asiaplus.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/3-15-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asiaplus.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/3-15-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asiaplus.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/3-15-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/asiaplus.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/3-15-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/asiaplus.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/3-15-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/asiaplus.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/3-15-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/asiaplus.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/3-15-696x392.jpg 696w, https:\/\/asiaplus.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/3-15-1392x783.jpg 1392w, https:\/\/asiaplus.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/3-15-1068x601.jpg 1068w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For instance, Muhammaddovoud Gulov brought his GAZ-21 \u201cVolga\u201d to the festival, which he inherited from his father. This car has been in the family for about 60 years and, as the owner admits, has long become a full-fledged member of it.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/asiaplus.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/2-16-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-559638\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asiaplus.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/2-16-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asiaplus.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/2-16-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asiaplus.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/2-16-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asiaplus.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/2-16-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/asiaplus.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/2-16-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/asiaplus.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/2-16-696x392.jpg 696w, https:\/\/asiaplus.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/2-16-1068x601.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/asiaplus.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/2-16.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Among them was a GAZ-21 Volga owned by Muhammaddovoud Gulov. The car was inherited from his father and has remained in the family for nearly 60 years.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to Gulov, the vehicle has long become a part of the family\u2019s history.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/asiaplus.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/photo_2026-06-22_16-51-07-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-559701\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asiaplus.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/photo_2026-06-22_16-51-07-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asiaplus.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/photo_2026-06-22_16-51-07-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asiaplus.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/photo_2026-06-22_16-51-07-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asiaplus.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/photo_2026-06-22_16-51-07-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/asiaplus.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/photo_2026-06-22_16-51-07-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/asiaplus.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/photo_2026-06-22_16-51-07-696x392.jpg 696w, https:\/\/asiaplus.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/photo_2026-06-22_16-51-07-1068x601.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/asiaplus.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/photo_2026-06-22_16-51-07.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Visitors crowded around the exhibits, peering into the interiors, asking owners about the stories behind their vehicles, and posing for photographs beside their favorite models.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The retro cars generated particular interest, with each vehicle carrying its own memories and reflecting a different chapter of the country\u2019s automotive past.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/asiaplus.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/5-8-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-559634\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asiaplus.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/5-8-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asiaplus.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/5-8-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asiaplus.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/5-8-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asiaplus.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/5-8-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/asiaplus.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/5-8-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/asiaplus.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/5-8-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/asiaplus.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/5-8-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/asiaplus.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/5-8-696x392.jpg 696w, https:\/\/asiaplus.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/5-8-1392x783.jpg 1392w, https:\/\/asiaplus.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/5-8-1068x601.jpg 1068w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Fashion, entertainment and music<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to the car exhibition, the festival featured a vintage fashion contest and a variety of entertainment activities for visitors of all ages.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/asiaplus.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/8-6-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-559637\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asiaplus.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/8-6-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asiaplus.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/8-6-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asiaplus.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/8-6-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asiaplus.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/8-6-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/asiaplus.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/8-6-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/asiaplus.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/8-6-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/asiaplus.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/8-6-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/asiaplus.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/8-6-696x392.jpg 696w, https:\/\/asiaplus.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/8-6-1392x783.jpg 1392w, https:\/\/asiaplus.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/8-6-1068x601.jpg 1068w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The event was held with the support of several partners. International Auto Holding Vector served as the festival\u2019s official automotive partner, while Freedom Bank Tajikistan was the event\u2019s reliable partner.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Additional support was provided by Gorilla, Ark Sanoat, G69-MOTOSCHOOL, the official Mercedes-Benz dealership in Tajikistan, Dehai Gulzor, Art Dushanbe, and Airbaby.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Evening concert<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The festival concluded with an open-air concert featuring some of Tajikistan\u2019s popular performers.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The lineup included Khujasta Mirzovali, Niloufar Sarboz, Afzalsho Safarzoda, Umedjon Burhon, Tahmina Niyozova, Shabnam Sobiri, ZEBOxNO, and Sobir Aminov.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For some visitors, the highlight of the day was the opportunity to see rare automobiles up close. For others, it was the live music, competitions, and festive atmosphere. Many simply enjoyed spending time with family and friends.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/asiaplus.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/6-7-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-559636\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asiaplus.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/6-7-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asiaplus.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/6-7-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asiaplus.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/6-7-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asiaplus.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/6-7-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/asiaplus.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/6-7-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/asiaplus.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/6-7-696x392.jpg 696w, https:\/\/asiaplus.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/6-7-1068x601.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/asiaplus.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/6-7.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One thing, however, was clear by the end of the evening: not even the rain could spoil the celebration.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source asiaplus.news \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A sudden downpour just minutes before the opening of the Retro &amp; New Cars Fest threatened to disrupt one of Dushanbe\u2019s most anticipated summer events. 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