Azerbaijan

On September 3, 2022, Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov received UNESCO’s Goodwill Ambassador for Cultural Diplomacy Hedva Ser, Azernews reports, citing the ministry. Minister Jeyhun Bayramov noted with satisfaction the activities of Hedva Ser for peace in the world and the numerous projects implemented in this regard. He expressed his gratitude …

Azerbaijani musicians will perform at the “Tsinandali-2022” international classical music festival, to be held in Georgia on September 2-11. The festival will take place at the historic Tsinandali Estate located in the heart of the Georgian region of Kakheti, Georgia’s premier winemaking region. Tsinandali Festival, which`s primary focus is on …

A delegation led by the Special Representative of the President of the Republic of Korea, Chairman of the Special Committee for supporting Busan`s candidacy to host World Expo 2030 Suh Byung-soo, has visited Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum. The members of the delegation were informed about the traditions of Azerbaijan’s ancient …

The Jordanian “Al Anbat” and “Johina” newspapers have published an article highlighting prospects of cooperation between Azerbaijan and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan in the tourism sector. Written by Jordanian academician Marwan Sudah, the article mentioned that the Azerbaijan State News Agency (AZERTAC) has posted an article hailing the recent …

Azerbaijan and the US archaeologists are conducting excavations in the jar burial site in the country’s southern Lerik region, Azernews reports, citing the Azerbaijan National Academy of Science (ANAS). According to the ANAS, Professor Abbas Seyidov, General Director of the Archaeology, Ethnography and Anthropology Institute, got acquainted with the archaeological …

The Azerbaijani National Library has kicked off an exhibition dedicated to the 190th anniversary of Khurshidbanu Natavan, a great poetess and the daughter of Mehdi Gulu khan, the last ruler of the Karabakh khanate, Azernews reports via Azertac. Mustafa Chemenli’s book “Neychun Gelmez” and Beylar Mammadov’s book “Khurshidbanu Natavan” published by …

Shusha is a city of tremendous historical, cultural, and strategic importance for Azerbaijan. Considering its historical and cultural significance, 2022 is declared the Year of Shusha in Azerbaijan. Many projects have been successfully implemented in Azerbaijan and other countries within the Year of Shusha. A radio program “Shusha Calling” is …

The national costume is one of the main attributes of each nation, which is closely connected to its history and traditions. In Azerbaijan, as in the rest of the world, history and geography determined the form and color of clothes. Traditional dresses, so colorful and diversified, truly represent the different …

Khurshidbanu Natavan’s handmade jacket is being restored at the National History Museum, Azernews reports, citing the National History Museum. The restoration is being carried out without dismantling parts of the exhibit. This process is quite difficult for restoration, but only this way can help to preserve the authenticity of the historical …

Azerbaijani Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Shahin Abdullayev has met with Chairman of Tourism and Leisure Committee at the Jeddah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI) Prince Abdullah bin Saud to discuss prospects of economic and commercial relations, as well as issues of cooperation between the two countries in the tourism …