Following a long-standing tradition, a gathering of members and friends of the Eurasian Creative Guild (ECG) and Hertfordshire Press took place in London, celebrating the spring festival of Navruz.
The evening began with a guided tour of Fitzroy House Museum and, under the leadership of ECG Chair Francesca Mepham, smoothly transitioned into a traditional English tea. In this warm and friendly atmosphere, the main programme continued.
One of the highlights of the evening was the presentation of the new art catalogue The Treasury of Great Steppe–2026, featuring 27 of the most outstanding artists from across Eurasia. Special attention was drawn to the cover artwork by ECG member Natalia Karpenko from Almaty.
ECG Patron and Founder Marat Akhmedjanov shared impressions from his recent trip to Latin America and spoke about the launch of the Spanish-language edition of OCA Magazine, opening new horizons and reaching an audience of over 700 million people.
Guild Guardian Olga Lawson presented the new “Eurasian Fairy Tale” competition along with key projects planned for 2026, while Timur Akhmedjanov shared plans for the publication of the third part of the comic Elish and the Wicker Tale.
A special highlight of the evening was the welcoming of a new Guild Guardian, Natalia Tingaeva, who impressed everyone from the very first moments and confidently presented her ideas for a new film project to be pitched at the upcoming MegaFest in London this May.
The evening was truly warm and inspiring, filled with spring energy, creativity, and new ideas.
