Tag Archives: Azerbaijan-UNESCO

Protests against mass tourism have swept Spain this summer, but they could also happen elsewhere in Europe, as the interests of local residents and visitors to tourist areas become unbalanced, particularly over housing, Azernews reports. Protests against mass tourism that have engulfed Spain could spread to other parts of Europe, predicts Peter …

Azerbaijani delegation has participated in the 46th session of the World Heritage Committee, which is underway in New Delhi, India, Azernews reports. The event gathered delegates from across the globe to discuss and collaborate on preserving the shared cultural, natural and mixed heritage. The meeting is a significant step towards fostering global …

Azerbaijan’s statement has been announced at the 10th session of the General Assembly of the States Parties to the Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage, Azernews reports. Emphasizing Azerbaijan’s commitment to the values ​​and principles of the Convention, Azerbaijan’s Permanent Representative to UNESCO Elman Abdullayev said that the country …

An international conference on “UNESCO conventions’ role in preserving cultural values and aspects of improving their application” has started in Baku, Azernews reports. The conference was co-organized by Azerbaijan National Commission for UNESCO, ICOMOS Azerbaijan National Committee, ICOM Azerbaijan National Committee, and ADA University. ADA University’s Vice-rector, the Institute of …

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 scientists and public figures made an appeal to UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay on the cultural genocide committed against the heritage of the Azerbaijani people in Tapabashi quarter of Yerevan, the capital of Armenia. The appeal was signed by 102 well-known scientists and public figures. AZERTAC presents the appeal: “Dear Director-General, …

“As it is known, in the course of the meeting held on video conference format on 4 February 2022, with participation of President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of France Emmanuel Macron, President of the European Council Charles Michel and Prime Minister of the …

The Azerbaijan Culture Ministry has welcomed the agreement reached on sending a UNESCO mission to Armenia and Azerbaijan in the near future. “As it is known, there have been rich examples of the historical, cultural and religious heritage of Azerbaijanis living in Armenia for centuries. In 1869, according to statistics published in the …

Kelaghayi is a traditional Azerbaijani women’s headwear made of pure silk that has engraved the concepts such as purity, dignity, beauty and peace in Azerbaijani people’s minds being an integral part of the centuries-old cultural heritage of the country. As a keepsake and fashion accessory, kelaghayi is also very popular …

Yalli – a masterpiece of Azerbaijani folk dance is not just an ordinary dance, it shows the characteristics of the Azerbaijani nation, symbolizing its braveness, unity and solidarity. Yalli, traditional group dances, is considered the pearl and the oldest type of Azerbaijani culture. These dances are the expression of the …