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newly crowned Cultural Capital, where winter becomes luminous rather than bleak. Aurora borealis washes the city in greens and blues, Swan Lake takes on its most haunting form performed by Kyiv Classic Ballet, and concerts, ice hockey rivalries, and Moomin-filled Magic Winter festivities create a month staged against the heavens. By March, renewal takes on a ritualistic pulse in Baku, Azerbaijan, where Navruz ignites the city in saffron, fire-jumping, pastries, and rooftop feasts framed by minarets and modern silhouettes. April moves east to Tashkent, Uzbekistan, emerging onto the world stage with new architectural landmarks, a Centre for Islamic Civilisation, a Centre for Contemporary Arts, and even a Plov Museum. With new direct flights from Manchester, it’s a moment to see the city before the crowds arrive, ideally from the calm elegance of Swisshotel Tashkent and the curated craftsmanship of Teplo Store.
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