Roof of the World festival (Bam-i Dunya)

The Roof of the World festival (Bam-i Dunya) is a cultural festival of folk music and dance of Central Asia. The annual event is organized by local and international organizations active in Tajikistan. The international participants represent the countries of Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Afghanistan. The programming includes performances, exhibitions promoting sustainability of natural resources, artisans from the participating countries, and documentaries about Central Asian people and the region. The aim of the festival is to encourage cultural tourism.