A poetry evening dedicated to the world-famous poet, President of the Senate of the University of Delaware (USA) was held in Baku. The event was co-organized by the Azerbaijan Ministry of Culture in cooperation with the International Mugham Center, Trend Life reported. The evening was held with the assistance of the State …
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The Mariinsky Ballet will go on tour to Washington, DC (U.S.). Azerbaijan’s ballet star Teymur Asgarov will join the ballet troupe, Trend Life reported. The ballet dancers will perform on the stage of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on April 9-14. The ballet “Corsaire” based on the choreography by Peter Gusev will be …
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This year Aga Khan Foundation, founded in 1967, for the first time established the international award in the field of music – Ag Khan Music Award. The first laureate in the field of compositional creativity was the chairman of the Azerbaijan Union of Composers, UNESCO Peace Artist Firangiz Alizade, Trend …
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An exhibition of Azerbaijani artists has opened in famous “Le Village Suisse” Antique and Art Gallery in Paris. Co-organized by the French-Azerbaijani Dialogue Association (ADFA) and the Asmar Art Association, the exhibition displays works by artists Sahib Asadli living in France and Ali Seyran living in Belgium. The exhibition will …
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Azerbaijani books are for the first time featured at the Bologna Children`s Book Fair in Italy. The national stand at the fair highlights Azerbaijan`s culture, children`s literature books as well as the project “Recognition of the Azerbaijan Book in the World”. It also gives an insight into the Baku International …
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Goyazan mountain is in the northwestern Qazakh district of Azerbaijan. It is located in the vicinity of the villages Abbasbayli and Alpout, and rises 857.9 metres above sea level. Goyazan stands alone against a flat background of rolling fields and plains giving it a prominent appearance in the landscape. The …
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Lankaran is located in the south-eastern part of Azerbaijan on the shores of the Caspian Sea. This is one of the brightest and most beautiful cities in the republic. Original architecture and magnificent natural landscapes are the hallmarks of this city. The wonderful climate, the sea and the presence of …
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Azerbaijan will take part in International Bakshy Festival in Uzbekistan. The festival will be held in the city of Termez on April 5-10, Azertag reported. Bakshy musicians, ashiqs, singers and ensembles, folklorists from Uzbekistan and 86 countries will take part in the event. Azerbaijan will be represented at the festival …
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The government of Azerbaijan and UNESCO have signed an agreement on the organization of the 3rd session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee in Baku. The document was signed by Minister of Culture and Tourism Abulfas Garayev and UNESCO Assistant Director-General Ernesto Ottone Ramírez. The session will be held on …
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On the sidelines of the Francophonie weeks, the Embassy of Switzerland will organize concerts of two Swiss musicians, one in Baku and the other one in Sumgait cities. The duo – Marc Aymon and Ephraim Salzman will perform in Baku Mugham Centre on 30th March. On 1st April, the Swiss …
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