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The beauty and grace of the Karabakh horse have been glorified worldwide. This magnificent horse breed is considered one of the rare horse breeds in the world and the oldest in Asia and the Caucasus. Karabakh horse has inspired Latvian artist and photographer Dace Strausa to create a series of paintings dedicated …

“Armenian fascism has been destroyed, but its manifestations are visible. This is a very dangerous trend, especially for the Armenian state proper. I am saying this today, on the Day of Remembrance, revering the memory of our martyrs, that if we see Armenian fascism rising again, if we see a …

President Ilham Aliyev will address the nation on the occasion of Remembrance Day at 1000 (GMT +4) on September 27, Azertag reported on September 26. The president’s address will be broadcast on all local TV channels, the report added. On September 27, Azerbaijan will commemorate all servicemen, who were martyred …

National Music Day has been celebrated at YARAT Contemporary Art Space. Head of the international relations department of the Azerbaijan National Conservatory, curator of art projects, expert of the Culture Ministry on Intangible Cultural Heritage Jahangir Selimkhanov addressed the event. The musicologist provided insight into the history of the Azerbaijani music and the …

Great Azerbaijani composer Uzeyir Hajibayli’s “Koroghlu” opera has been released on world music platforms such as Apple Music, Spotify, Yandex Music, Tidal, etc. Honored Artist, famous conductor Ayyub Guliyev, Honored Cultural worker, sound engineer Faig Babayev took part in the project initiated by the director of the Heydar Aliyev Palace Ramil Gasimov. The main …

At the International Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation within the framework of the event dedicated to the outstanding cultural figure of Azerbaijan and the entire Turkic world, composer, musicologist, publicist, playwright, pedagogue, author of the first opera and operetta in the East, founder of the Azerbaijan national music school Uzeyir …

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev made a phone call to the Russian President Vladimir Putin, Azertag reported on September 20. The head of state congratulated the Russian President on the victory of the ruling “United Russia” party in the parliamentary elections. The Azerbaijani President described this victory as a manifestation of the people’s …

Azerbaijan and UNESCO have discussed the dispatch of a technical mission to territories in and around Karabakh liberated from Armenia’s occupation in 2020, the ministry reported on September 16. The discussions were held between Azerbaijani Culture Minister Anar Karimov and UNESCO Deputy Director-General for Social and Human Sciences Gabriela Ramos. Karabakh …

BBC News has posted an article headlined “Azerbaijan’s culture blends the past and present to create unforgettable visitor experiences”. The article reads: “Azerbaijan is a country with a rich and diverse cultural history. The sheer breadth of the country’s cultural delights, from its cuisine to its traditional crafts; its natural …

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has congratulated Azerbaijan on the 103rd anniversary of Baku’s liberation from the Armenian dashnak and bolshevik occupation in 1918. Erdogan posted his congratulatory message on his official Twitter account on September 15. “I sincerely congratulate the Azerbaijani people on the 103rd anniversary of the liberation of Baku, …