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Baku hosts Azerbaijan Dance Festival

Azerbaijan Dance Festival

The Azerbaijan Dance Festival has been held at JW Marriott Absheron’s ballroom. The International Dance Congress, the World Championship in the European program according to WDC, and the Night of the Dancing Diamonds were organized as part of the event, Azernews reports. The festival was organized by the Azerbaijan Dance Union, led …

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Take a look at National Parks for wildlife spotting

National Parks

With its lush vegetation and abundant wildlife, Absheron National Park offers magnificent scenery for all those fascinated by nature. Established on the basis of Absheron State Nature Sanctuary, the park stretches 783 ha in the administrative territory of Baku city. The park’s territory is mostly covered with sea sand. Coastal …

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Beshbarmag Mountain. Sacred site for pilgrims

Beshbarmag Mountain

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 …

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AzerbaijanFilm boosts with int’l partnership

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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. …

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Baku marks birthday anniversary of Russian playwright

Baku-Russia

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 …

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Lankaran offers delightful array of culinary experiences

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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 …

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Renowned Georgian pianist stuns audience at Heydar Aliyev Center

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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. …

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Cultural figures celebrate National Music Day

National Music Day

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 …

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