Culture

Beshbarmag Mountain holds great significance as a sacred site for pilgrims who visit regularly. It is believed that the prophet Khidr once journeyed here in search of a life potion. Today, locals and tourists climb to this mysterious mountain to pray for strength and good fortune. At the foothill, there …

AzerbaijanFilm studio is actively involved in the production and development of the local film industry. The film studio has enriched the Azerbaijani film industry with a number of cinematic masterpieces, Azernews reports. More and more Azerbaijani films today are receiving worldwide recognition, and AzerbaijanFilm plays a far last role in this process. …

A concert dedicated to the 200th anniversary of the Russian playwright Alexander Ostrovsky has been celebrated in Baku with a gala concert. Many public and cultural figures attended the concert at the Russian Information and Cultural Centre, Azernews reports. The host and curator of the event, Doctor of Philosophy in Art History …

Nestled in the south-east of Azerbaijan, Lankaran offers a delightful array of culinary experiences. The local cuisine is filled with rich flavors, making Lankaran a gastronomic paradise. Azernews will introduce you more closely to the delicious food and heart-pleasing nature of this wonderful city. The fact that 9 out of 11 …

The International Organization of Turkic Culture (TURKSOY) turns thirty this year. Spectacular gala concert has been held at Heydar Aliyev Center with the support of the Culture Ministry to mark TURKSOY’s 30th anniversary, Azernews reports. Head of the Department for Humanitarian Policy, Diaspora Issues, Multiculturalism and Religion of the Presidential Administration Farah …

The I Turkic World Culture Forum dedicated to the 100th anniversary of national leader Heydar Aliyev, organized by the Ministry of Culture, started in Shusha on October 13. This was reported by the Ministry of Culture, Azernews reports. Participants and guests of the Forum visited the Shusha Creative Centre and got acquainted …

Azerbaijan’s Shamakhi chosen as tourist capital of Turkic World for 2023 The decision was announced at the 8th Meeting of Ministers responsible for tourism of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) held in Turkestan, Kazakhstan, Azernews reports. At the same time, Turkestan was chosen as the tourist capital of the Turkic world …

Azerbaijani mugham singers have successfully performed at the 61st Music Festival in the city of Bydgoszcz, Poland. Mugham singers Nisbat Sadrayeva and Hussein Malikov, accompanied by talented musicians Rovshan Gurbanov (tar), Togrul Asadullayev (kamancha), Rafael Askarov (balaban) and Vusal Bayramov (naghara) could create an exciting atmosphere at the concert, Azernews reports. The …

Renowned Georgian pianist, UNESCO Artist for Peace Elisso Bolkvadze has given a spectacular concert at Heydar Aliyev Center. Co-organized by the Heydar Aliyev Foundation and Azerbaijani Culture Ministry, the event was held within the 15th Uzeyir Hajibayli International Music Festival and marked the 100th anniversary of National Leader Heydar Aliyev, Azernews reports. …

Azerbaijan National Conservatory has hosted a concert timed to the National Music Day. Many public and cultural figures attended the event, including the Deputy Culture Minister, People’s Artist of Azerbaijan Murad Huseynov, Azernews reports. In his speech, the minister emphasized that National Music Day is celebrated annually in the country at a …