Azerbaijan and Serbia have discussed prospects for cultural cooperation, as Minister of Culture Anar Karimov has met with Ambassador of Serbia to Azerbaijan Dragan Vladisavljevic. Minister Anar Karimov emphasized the importance of exchanging experiences in library, cinematography, museology and other humanitarian fields, as well as organizing exhibitions. Minister Anar Karimov …
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Vagif Poetry Days get underway with book exhibition in historical city of Shusha
A book exhibition has opened as part of the Vagif Poetry Days, Azernews reports, citing Azertac. Ilgar Fahmi, a member of the Azerbaijani Union of Writers and People’s Writer Anar welcomed the guests of the event. In his remarks, Deputy Chairman of the Azerbaijani Union of Writers Rashad Majid said that …
Read More »Panahali khan – founder of Karabakh khanate
The founder of the Karabakh khanate, Panahali Khan Javanshir was a descendant of the famous Javanshir dynasty of Karabakh. He was born in 1693. He became famous as a prominent commander and statesman. During his reign, Shahbulag Castle and Asgaran Fortress were built, where large-scale construction and building works were …
Read More »Participants of international conference dedicated to first anniversary of Shusha Declaration visit Shusha
Participants of the international conference on “Azerbaijan-Turkiye strategic alliance – a source of peace and stability for the Caucasus and the region”, dedicated to the first anniversary of the Shusha Declaration, have visited Azerbaijan’s cultural capital – the city of Shusha. The conference participants first came to the city square …
Read More »Mashadi Jamil Amirov-one of first to make printed music of mughams in history of Azerbaijani music
Tar player, composer and musician Mashadi Jamil Amiraslan oglu Amirov was born in 1875 in Shusha and received his first education in madrasah. As a child and young he lived in need. Mashadi Jamil, who lost his father Karbalayi Amiraslan bey when he was 12 years old, started selling baked …
Read More »Carpet Museum marks Museum Day
The National Carpet Museum has marked International Museum Day with multiple events, Azernews reports. The photo exhibition “Talking Monuments” opened at the museum as part of the celebration. The main goal of the exhibition was to encourage young people to protect their cultural heritage and to draw their attention to …
Read More »Zivar bay Ahmadbayov – outstanding architect who skillfully blended European and Azerbaijani traditions
Azerbaijan’s greatest architect Zivar bay Ahmadbayov was the first Azerbaijani to receive a European vocational education. He was Baku’s Chief Architect from 1918 to 1925. As part of his work in Baku, Ahmadbayov often visited the cities and towns of the provinces. This acquainted him more thoroughly with Azerbaijan’s architectural …
Read More »Gunay Afandiyeva: It is happiness to be from Shusha and make a speech in Shusha
“Shusha, the heart of Karabakh, is a sacred and dear place for Azerbaijan and the entire Turkic world,” said president of the International Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation Gunay Afandiyeva during the panel “Cultural heritage as a foundation for sustainable peace” at the international conference “Advancing post-conflict humanitarian agenda: sustainable …
Read More »Post-restoration view of Shusha historical Real School disclosed
The Azerbaijani Education Ministry has published a video, demonstrating the future view of the Real School in the liberated Shusha city, the restoration of which has already begun, Azernews reports. On May 20, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev decreed measures to design and restore the building. Under the decree, for the …
Read More »May 18 marks International Museum Day
On May 20, the Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum will host a series of events on the occasion of International Museum Day. The photo exhibition “Talking Monuments” aimed to educate the young generation about the preservation of Azerbaijan’s national and cultural heritage, museums and historic monuments will open the event. The …
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