The worldwide competition awarded third place to the classical music composition honouring Shusha, the cultural centre of Azerbaijan, Azernews reports. Austrian composer, music theorist, and ethnomusicologist Aria Torkanbouri wrote the song “Shusha Resounds” in 2021. “Shusha Resounds” is a piece devoted to the memory of Uzeyir Hajibeyli, a renowned Azerbaijani composer, musicologist, …
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Azerbaijani President signs decree approving MoU with Iraq in tourism field
President Ilham Aliyev has signed a decree approving the “Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in the field of tourism between Azerbaijan’s State Tourism Agency and the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Historical Monuments of the Republic of Iraq”, Azernews reports. According to the decree, “Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation in the field …
Read More »Explore Azerbaijani tea drinking traditions
Tea has long been a beloved beverage enjoyed by millions of people worldwide. For millions of people, it is a go-to drink for those who need a boost of energy or want to relax with friends or family. Legend says that tea was first discovered over 4000 years ago in …
Read More »Shahdag National Park turns seventeen
Seventeen years have passed since the establishment of the Shahdag National Park. Founded in 2006, the Shahdag National Park has become one of the most exciting places for tourists. The park is a perfect place to experience the awe and wonders of nature. The park was laid in an area …
Read More »President of Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation meets with TURKPA Secretary General
President of the President of the Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation Aktoty Raimkulova has met with TURKPA Secretary General Mehmet Sureyya Er. The meeting took place at the headquarters of the Parliamentary Assembly of Turkic States (TURKPA), Azernews reports. Expressing gratitude for the invitation, Aktoty Raimkulova first of all congratulated the Republic …
Read More »Culinary delights of Turkic countries demonstrated in Shusha
The Turkic countries are known for their rich and diverse culinary traditions that have been shaped by centuries of history and cultural exchange. The Turkic countries, which include Azerbaijan, Turkiye, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Turkmenistan, boast a wide variety of dishes that showcase their rich culinary legacy. From mouthwatering meat …
Read More »YARAT presents solo exhibition of People’s Artist Farhad Khalilov
YARAT Contemporary Art Space presents a solo exhibition by the People’s Artist of Azerbaijan, Farhad Khalilov, entitled “Between the Earth and the Sky” at the Museum of Azerbaijani Painting of the XX-XXI centuries. The exhibition brings together paintings created by the artist in recent years as well as graphic works …
Read More »Nizami Ganjavi Int’l Center hosts high-level meeting in Vienna
A high-level meeting under the theme “Bridging the Global Divide: The Role of Central Asia and the Caucasus in Restoring Global Connectivity” has been held in Austria. The event was co-organized by Nizami Ganjavi International Center (NGIC), the Center for International Relations and Sustainable Development (CIRSD) and the Diplomatic Academy …
Read More »Belarus holds event dubbed Carpet Weaving Art of Azerbaijan
In order to promote Azerbaijani culture, a presentation dubbed Azerbaijani Carpet Weaving Art was held at the Minsk International Women’s Club, consisting of spouses of ambassadors, diplomats and foreign representatives operating in Belarus, Azernews reports. The Azerbaijani Embassy in Belarus said that the wife of Ambassador Ulvi Bakhshaliyev, the spouses of the …
Read More »Baku to host Azerbaijan Fashion Week
Baku will host Azerbaijan Fashion Week on December 3. The event is organised with the support of the Culture Ministry as part of the Creative Week to be held from November 29 to December 3, Azernews reports. This large-scale project will attract foreign colleagues to joint cooperation to popularise national and regional …
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