Azerbaijani State Song and Dance Ensemble has won the first place at international festival of ethnic dances of the Turkic states. The dance ensemble performed under the guidance of Honored Art Worker Elchin Abbasov, Trend Life reported. The festival was held within the opening ceremony for the “Osh is the Culture …
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Khinalig – Azerbaijan`s ancient village
Khinalig is the ancient village in Azerbaijan. The village is located an hour drive along a new road from Guba city. Khinalig has developed its own culture and traditions, and even its own language. The village is over 5,000 years old. For centuries, this village was cut off from the …
Read More »Exhibition of Azerbaijani photographer held in Los Angeles
The Consulate General of Azerbaijan in Los Angeles has hosted a photo exhibition of award-winning Azerbaijani photographer Etibar Jafarov. The event was attended by foreign diplomats, representatives of science and culture, journalists, as well as leaders and members of Azerbaijani, Turkish, Jewish and Iranian communities. Opening the event titled “Colors …
Read More »Booktrailer Festival: Jury members evaluate submitted works
The jury of the 6th Booktrailer Festival has evaluated the works submitted. “At the moment, the Organizing Committee summarizes the results, after which the winners will be determined. The jury members voted not jointly but separately, that is, no one knew the colleagues’ ratings. All this ensures the objectivity of the results. We …
Read More »France 24: Crude oil touted as health cure in Azerbaijan
The influential France 24 TV channel’s website has published an article highlighting the healing properties of Naftalan oil. Headlined “Crude oil touted as health cure in Azerbaijan”, the article underlines that the properties of the oil extracted from Azerbaijan’s north-western city of Naftalan are known since ancient times. “Many people …
Read More »Great Caucasus Open Dance Cup wraps up in Sheki
Great Caucasus Open Dance Cup was held in Sheki. The event was co-organized by the Dance Association and the Youth Union of Azerbaijan with the support of Jam Group, Trend Life reported. The project aims at the development of modern and traditional dance art in country’s regions, as well as exchange …
Read More »Nasimi’s ghazals sound in Vienna
Marvelous concert timed to the 650th anniversary of the great Azerbaijani poet and philosopher Imadeddin Nasimi has been held in Austria. The show featured fantastic singers who coupled with a fascinating stage set brought the listeners into the magical world of music. The concert took place at Azerbaijani Cultural Center …
Read More »Lerik’s unique Museum of Longevity
There is a museum in Lerik region on Azerbaijan’s southern border, a museum dedicated to centenarians, the only one of its kind. Azerbaijan enjoys natural and mysterious abundance. Every nook, every region and the splendidly rich flora and fauna intrigue all who pass through. Talysh Mountains with their unique trees, …
Read More »Birthday of national dancer to be marked in Baku
The 90th anniversary of the Azerbaijani artist, dancer and choreographer Roza Jalilova will be solemnly marked in Baku. The event will take place in the Azerbaijan State Philharmonic Hall on May 17, Trend Life reported. For more than 30 years, Roza Jalilova was representing Azerbaijan at many international festivals held in Canada, …
Read More »Azerbaijan featured at “Los Angeles Times Festival of Books”
Azerbaijan was featured at the “Los Angeles Times Festival of Books” held on April 13-14 at the University of Southern California (USC) in Los Angeles. Attended by over 150,000 people, this is the largest book festival in the United States. The Azerbaijan booth was put together by the Consulate General …
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