As the “Sounds of the World” festival approaches in Andijan region, the financial aspects of the event remain in the spotlight, local sources report. It is noted that more than 6 billion soums are planned to be allocated for the traditional music festival in Khanabad this year. A significant portion of this amount—over 5 billion soums—will be spent on the fees of famous performers and music groups.
According to organizers, global pop stars such as Mustafa Sandal, Arash, In-Grid, Alisha Chinai, and the Arabesque group have been invited to the festival, with their performances expected to attract new visitors and investments to the region. The regional administration believes that "the funds will pay off," meaning that organizing major events is intended to stimulate economic activity and revive tourism.
Meanwhile, the Anti-Corruption Agency has begun investigating the allocation of funds, tenders, and legality of payments. This has led to questions from citizens and media about the transparency and effectiveness of these expenditures.
The “Sounds of the World” festival has been held for several years and aims to develop local infrastructure, strengthen the region's brand, and increase activity in the cultural and tourism sectors. This year’s discussions about large fees and budget spending will show the real economic and social impact of the festival.
Conclusion: Time will tell what results the billions spent and the participation of global stars will bring to regional development. The public is closely watching all processes to ensure they are conducted transparently and fairly.
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