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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 …

The International Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation continuously implements numerous projects aimed at promoting the rich cultural heritage of the Turkic World in the international arena. One of such projects is the “Anthology of poetry by women in Azerbaijan”, which entails the collection, translation, and publication of poems by outstanding …

Nestled at the highest level of the Great Caucasus Mountains of Azerbaijan, an hour drive along a new road from the Azerbaijani city of Guba, the village of Khinalig is well known for its unique language, architecture and traditions. With its unique language and traditions, the picturesque village of Khinalig …

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 …

Horse-riding, in addition to being a dynamic activity and pleasure, is also a treatment strategy that can be beneficial for health. The method of rehabilitation through medical riding is called hippotherapy. Hippotherapy is a form of physical, occupational and speech therapy that uses equine (horse) movement to develop and enhance …

Used by every family in Azerbaijan, lavash is a soft, thin unleavened flatbread made of flour and water. The word “lavash” is repeatedly found in early Turkic written sources. While in other countries, these flat cakes are called “katyrma”, “zhupka” or “yufka”, however, their composition and taste is almost the …

Karabakh horse breed, which is one of the oldest horse breeds in the world, is a symbol of national heritage and pride of the Azerbaijani people. Today there are more than 425 breeds of horses around the world, two of which appeared in Azerbaijan – the Karabakh and the Dilboz …

The Azerbaijani Mugham is a traditional musical form, characterized by a large degree of improvisation. Mugham is normally performed by three musicians – tar player, kamancha player and a singer – khanande, who leads the main theme decorating it with improvisations and emotional shades. For the Azerbaijani people, mugham is …

The famous Turkish poet and novelist of the 20th century Nazim Hikmet, who visited Sheki, Azerbaijan`s historic city located in the northern part of the country that once stood on the Great Silk Road, wrote: “If there were no other ancient structures of Azerbaijan, it would be enough to show …

The Azerbaijani carpet is distinguished by a variety of types and subtypes. The typological richness of the Azerbaijani carpet, along with historical and ethnocultural factors, is associated with the unique diversity of natural and climatic conditions, which also contributed to the development of carpet weaving. Azerbaijan carpets are traditionally divided …