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 …
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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 »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 …
Read More »Centuries-old carpet returns to Azerbaijan
The National Carpet Museum has achieved great success not only in preserving and promoting examples of national cultural heritage but also in enriching its collection. The 17th-century Khatai carpet has been presented in the museum within the 100th anniversary of National Leader Heydar Aliyev, Azernews reports. Co-organized by the Culture Ministry and …
Read More »Shusha Cultural Days kick off in Turkiye
Co-organized by Shusha City State Reserve Department and TURKSOY, Culture Days of Shusha have kicked off in Ankara, Turkiye. Special Representative of the President of Azerbaijan in Shusha Aydin Karimov, TURKSOY Secretary General Sultan Raev, Azerbaijan Culture Minister Adil Karimli, the Azerbaijani Ambassador to Turkiye Rashad Mammadov and other officials …
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