Uzbekistan confidently entered the year 2026, with citizens traditionally welcoming the New Year with good spirits, dances, and songs, but some residents stood out in their fervent desire to raise the level of the holiday.

Illegal pyrotechnics

For most Uzbekistanis, New Year is associated with an abundance of fireworks, fireworks, and firecrackers, although authorities have been actively fighting the circulation of pyrotechnics in recent years. Against the backdrop of constant raids, smuggling seizures, and reminders of responsibility, some citizens are showing ingenuity and mastering their own pyrotechnics. I would like to note that homemade bombs, fireworks, and fireworks are also not reliable and pose a threat to human health and life.

On New Year’s, individual craftsmen crafted giant “bombs” that exploded practically right next to the gathered people. Individual “extremists” were photographed against the backdrop of a lit homemade “bomb”, completely forgetting about any safety measures.

It’s worth noting that even a small fireworks display can cause serious injuries to one’s health, as evidenced by the case in Tashkent where a young man lost his hand after using pyrotechnics at home.

In the matter of pyrotechnics, Chinese lanterns stand apart, which, although not exploding, can also be dangerous when used unskilfully. In some places, streetlights can get caught in tree branches or even fly into a house, as happened with some Uzbekistanis.

Drive mood

Another point in New Year’s entertainment was dangerous maneuvers on cars, sometimes on motorcycles. Drivers on the streets of the capital gave a show with drift, the roar of engines, and the smell of burnt tires. All this was accompanied by joyful songs and dances of the gathered citizens.

All of this happened on public roads, which also cast doubt on the safety of what was happening.

Hot drinks and hot blood

In some places, the celebrants crowded together, seeing off the old and welcoming the new year with dances, loud music, shouts, and the explosion of firecrackers. There were so many people in Fergana that local residents and social media users suspected a mass riot. The Regional Department of Internal Affairs hastened to clarify the situation, stating that there were no riots, just citizens went overboard with New Year’s greetings, forgetting about rules and laws in some places.

As a result, law enforcement officers had to calm down the celebrations, identify the offenders, and prepare relevant documents for them. Citizens were asked not to draw unfounded conclusions based on messages from social networks.

Total

The past New Year, fortunately, did not feature serious and tragic events. However, it is still worth remembering that New Year is a family holiday, which is not necessarily celebrated so enthusiastically, disturbing the peace of others and, moreover, endangering the health and lives of loved ones. It’s important to remember safety and not try to commit thoughtless actions that could have irreparable consequences.