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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 …

As part of the 26th International Dede Gorgud Culture and Art Festival in Bayburt, Turkiye, a panel discussion was held on “Dede Gorgud’s spiritual heritage on the Turkic world,” Azernews reports, citing Azertac. The first panel was chaired by Professor Alpaslan Ceylan, and the second panel was chaired by Professor Zakir …

A KOB [Small & Medium Business] Fest exhibition-fair will be held in Azerbaijan’s Shaki on July 22, the Azerbaijani Small and Medium Business Development Agency (SMBDA) told Trend. According to the SMBDA, the exhibition-fair to be organized by the agency, will present food and non-food products manufactured by SMEs, as well …

Azerbaijan and Serbia have discussed prospects for cultural cooperation, as Minister of Culture Anar Karimov has met with Ambassador of Serbia to Azerbaijan Dragan Vladisavljevic. Minister Anar Karimov emphasized the importance of exchanging experiences in library, cinematography, museology and other humanitarian fields, as well as organizing exhibitions. Minister Anar Karimov …

A book exhibition has opened as part of the Vagif Poetry Days, Azernews reports, citing Azertac. Ilgar Fahmi, a member of the Azerbaijani Union of Writers and People’s Writer Anar welcomed the guests of the event. In his remarks, Deputy Chairman of the Azerbaijani Union of Writers Rashad Majid said that …

The founder of the Karabakh khanate, Panahali Khan Javanshir was a descendant of the famous Javanshir dynasty of Karabakh. He was born in 1693. He became famous as a prominent commander and statesman. During his reign, Shahbulag Castle and Asgaran Fortress were built, where large-scale construction and building works were …

Participants of the international conference on “Azerbaijan-Turkiye strategic alliance – a source of peace and stability for the Caucasus and the region”, dedicated to the first anniversary of the Shusha Declaration, have visited Azerbaijan’s cultural capital – the city of Shusha. The conference participants first came to the city square …