Munojot

UzbekistanÆs Munojot ensemble specializes in the classical and folk dances and music of the East. The young company derives its name from the Uzbek word for prayer, munojot, reflecting humanityÆs striving for good deeds. With life-affirming dances, the ensemble brings a whole range of emotions to the stage û joy, sorrow, longing, hope, and bravery. Munojot was founded in April 1999 under the auspices of the ôOltin Merosö (Golden Heritage) International Charity Fund of the Republic of Uzbekistan. The ensemble seeks to preserve, restore, and promulgate the 3,000 years of Uzbek dance culture.