Culture

China Daily newspaper has published an article headlined “Mugham, a national heritage of Azerbaijan, is a pearl of the world music art”. The article reads: “The meaning of the word “Mugham” is interpreted as “God sent music”. And for its numerous admirers – it is not only a beautiful lyrical …

The Azerbaijan-Montenegro Cultural and Economic Center has hosted an event entitled “Azerbaijani folk music and dances” at the Montenegrin National Theater. The event was attended by state and government officials of Montenegro, MPs, art and culture figures, diplomats and media representatives. The concert featured performance of Azerbaijani music by Honored …

A children’s exposition “Art Discovery Azerbaijan & Turkey”, organized by Arts Council Azerbaijan, has been presented in Turkey. The event was held as part of the celebration of the 101st anniversary of the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic in Ankara, Trend Life reported. The children’s exhibition at the Embassy of Azerbaijan in Ankara is a joint …

Vice-President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, founder and head of International Dialogue for Environmental Action (IDEA) Public Union Leyla Aliyeva has met with Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Zurab Pololikashvili. The meeting featured the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation between IDEA and UNWTO. The …

The Center for Youth Employment in Druskininkai has hosted the screening of the documentary “Endless Corridor” and awarding ceremony for the filmmakers of the documentary with the highest award of the International Eurasia Press Fund “Karabakh”, Eurasia Diary told AZERTAC. Participants in the event included a producer and film director Alexander …

Baku Children’s Theater has successfully performed in Derbent, Russia. The play entitled “The Year of Nasimi – the Language of Nasimi” was timed to the 650th anniversary of the great Azerbaijani poet Imadaddin Nasimi, Azertag reported. Baku Children’s Theater presented the play on the invitation of the Azerbaijan State Drama …

Cultural events have been held for the productive organization of leisure of the servicemen of the Turkish Armed Forces participating in the “Indestructible Brotherhood-2019” Exercises, APA reports citing Azerbaijani MOD. Azerbaijani and Turkish servicemen had lunch together at a festive table organized on the occasion of Ramadan holiday in a military unit …

A photo exhibition “Cultural Diversity in Azerbaijan” will open at Baku Museum of Modern Art on June 8. The project organized by the Embassy of the Netherlands in Baku combines the unique cultural aspects of the country and cooperation between Azerbaijani and Dutch photographers. Photographers Arjen Zwart, Ramina Bocharova, Rustam Huseynov, Vagif …

Best Mom Prince & Princess fashion show has been held at Dubai International Hotel in Baku. The event timed to International Children’s Day and World Parents Day was held for the sixth time with the assistance of High Life Fashion and Model, Trend Life reported. Best Mom Prince & Princess offers …

Golden Kids Awards 2019 was held in Baku on June 1. The contest, honoring the International Children’s Day, brought together children aged between 5 and 16. The event was organized by Azerbaijan Public Association of Volunteers, Trend Life reported. Guests were greeted by the Chairman of Azerbaijan Public Association of Volunteers Imameddin Guliyev, …