On February 17, the exhibition titled “Upon request. The Russian Avant-Garde Collection of the Regional Museums, 1900-1930. Part 3” will be launched at the Heydar Aliyev Center. The display will feature unique avant-garde paintings from 17 regional museums scattered all over Russia. The works include canvases by some recognized classical …
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Azerbaijani film “Cholhcu” continues to achieve global success
“Cholchu” (The Steppe Man), a movie by Azerbaijani filmmaker Shamil Aliyev was named “The Film of the January Month” and got several awards at the L’Age d’Or International Arthouse Film Festival. The Azerbaijani film was also nominated for the “Pıgeon D’or Awards”. The awarding ceremony will be held in mid-2018 …
Read More »Baku to host Open Dance Cup
Baku Open Dance Cup will be held in Baku. The event will take place at the Rashid Behbudov State Song Theater on February 10. The project is co-organized by the Youth Union and the Azerbaijan Dance Association with the support of Jam Group Production. The championship is held in the following age categories: younger …
Read More »Azerbaijani cuisine: 10 most delicious dishes
Azerbaijan has a very rich and delicious cuisine. However it is not very well promoted in the world and it is very hard to find original Azerbaijani food somewhere in Europe or North America. However, if you are in Baku, don’t miss a chance to taste the country’s most delicious …
Read More »First ever Italian-Azerbaijan Film Festival opens in Baku
By Laman Ismayilova First ever Italian-Azerbaijan Film Festival has kicked off in Baku. The event was co-organized by the Imago Group and Sandro Teti Editore, the United Culture Center, with the support of the Culture Ministry of Azerbaijan. A press conference was held as part of the festival, Trend Life …
Read More »Azerbaijani pianist Nargiz Aliyarova to perform in New York
Famous pianist, honored artist of Azerbaijan Nargiz Aliyarova will perform at a concert in St. Mark’s Church, New York City on February 17. Founder and president of National Music & Global Culture Society Nargiz Aliyarova will perform the works of Afro-American composers. Gizem Yucel (viola/violin), Shenika John Jordan (soprano) and …
Read More »Ballet “Goya” to be staged in Baku
By Laman Ismayilova The ballet “Goya” will be once again presented in Baku on February 3. Azerbaijan State Academic Opera and Ballet Theater will stage the ballet set to music by the outstanding Azerbaijani composers Gara Garayev and Faraj Garayev. The ballet choreographer is Honored Artist of Estonia, artistic director of …
Read More »Krakow to host Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2019
Director General of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) Noel Curran has revealed that Krakow has been selected as the host city for the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2019. In an interview with TVP Info, the EBU Director General has revealed that Krakow will be the host city for Junior Eurovision …
Read More »Azerbaijani pianist to perform in Moscow
Organized by Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Culture, Azerbaijani Honored Artist, pianist Gulshan Annaghiyeva will give a concert in Moscow. Prior to the concert, leading expert of the Association of Contemporary Music, PhD Art Studies Rauf Farhadov will address the event. Farida Abdullayeva Special correspondent
Read More »Mexican food presented in Baku
By Laman Ismayilova Mexican cuisine with its unique tastes and flavors has been presented in Baku. The event was held as part of “Mexican Night” organized by the Mexican Embassy in Azerbaijan and M’EAT restaurant, Azertag reported. The Ambassador of Mexico to Azerbaijan, Rodrigo Labardini shared some facts about Mexican gastronomy. “Everyone knows that the cuisine of every …
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