Azerbaijan’s national pavilion has received the Special Award and ranked second at the Beijing Expo 2019 exhibition for its exterior-interior design and composition. Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, Belgium, Singapore and the Netherlands were also among the countries who had received this award. Booths from Qatar, the UK, Germany and …
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Azerbaijan, Russia discuss development of cultural cooperation
Azerbaijani Minister of Culture Abulfas Garayev has met with a Russian delegation led by advisor to the Minister of Culture Mikhail Kozhemyakin. Garayev hailed the development of cultural relations between Azerbaijan and Russia. He noted that Azerbaijan successfully cooperates with different countries in the cultural area as well as implements …
Read More »National Parks of Azerbaijan and their inhabitants
In Azerbaijan, there are nine national parks scattered throughout the country and characterized by high natural diversity. They are inhabited by hundreds of species of rare representatives of the fauna and flora listed in the Red Book. Unlike nature reserves, which, as a rule, do not allow tourists, National Parks …
Read More »Azerbaijani filmmakers hosted in Los Angeles
Azerbaijan’s Consulate General in Los Angeles hosted a reception for Azerbaijani filmmakers visiting the U.S. within the framework of State Department’s International Visitor Leadership Program. Co-organized by Azerbaijan’s Consulate General and the International Visitors Council of Los Angeles, the event was attended by representatives of culture and film industry, members …
Read More »Russian scientist Alexey Sitnikov gives lecture at International Mugham Center
As part of the second Nasimi Festival of Poetry, Arts and Spirituality, Russian scientist Alexey Sitnikov has delivered a lecture on the theme “Karmalogic. 54 laws of destiny” at International Mugham Center. Vice-President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation Leyla Aliyeva attended the event. Alexey Sitnikov is founder of ICCG, major consulting …
Read More »“Manuscripts by Nasimi in world libraries” exhibition launched at National Library
An opening ceremony of the “Manuscripts by Nasimi in world libraries” book exhibition has been held at Azerbaijan National Library named after Mırza Fatali Akhundov. Vice-President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation Leyla Aliyeva attended the event. Addressing the event, Azerbaijan’s Minister of Culture Abulfas Garayev gave detailed information about the …
Read More »Baku hosts solemn opening of Uzeyir Hajibeyli International Music Festival
A solemn opening ceremony of the 11th Uzeyir Hajibeyli International Music Festival has been held in Baku. The festival is co-organized by the Heydar Aliyev Foundation and Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Culture. Minister of Culture Abulfas Garayev, head of the Department for Humanitarian Policy Issues of the Presidential Administration Farah Aliyeva, …
Read More »Waltz from Gara Garayev`s ballet to be featured at opening ceremony of Transsiberien Festival
The waltz from the “Seven Beauties” ballet by great Azerbaijani composer Gara Garayev will be played at the opening ceremony of the Transsiberien Festival to be held in Lille, France, on December 12-14, according to the festival`s directors. The project is a joint idea by Jean-Claude Casadesus, Marina Bower and …
Read More »Azerbaijani cellist Jamal Aliyev to perform in UK
Azerbaijani cellist Jamal Aliyev will give a concert with the UK`s chamber orchestra London Mozart Players in Grayshott, Hampshire, England, on September 13. The orchestra will perform the Variations on a Rococo Theme for cello by Tchaikovsky. The 26-year-old cellist Jamal Aliyev has participated in a number of international festivals …
Read More »Entrance to Shaki Khan Palace to be restored next week
“Entrance to Shaki Khan Palace will be restored next week”, said head of press service of State Tourism Agency Kenan Guluzade to APA. He stated that last review to the Palace of Shaki Khans will be held by local and foreign experts at the end of the week. Note that on …
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