BAKU, Azerbaijan, August 3. As part of the
Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs), an
“Azerbaijan National Day” will be celebrated in Turkmenistan’s
Avaza National Tourist Zone, Trend reports.
According to the Ministry of Culture, the event, running from
August 4 to 8, is to showcase Azerbaijan’s rich cultural heritage,
ancient artistic traditions, and vibrant modern creativity.
A delegation led by Minister of Culture Adil Karimli, along with
renowned Azerbaijani artists, has already arrived in Avaza to
prepare for the event.
The Azerbaijani pavilion will feature an impressive array of
national crafts, publications, souvenirs, and works of applied
art.
Visitors can also enjoy an open-air exhibition demonstrating the
artistry of carpet weaving, traditional costumes, kelaghayi
(traditional Azerbaijani women’s headwear), shabaka (Azerbaijani
traditional stained glass technique), and embroidery, with master
classes offered to the public. A culinary corner will present a
taste of Azerbaijani traditional national cuisine.
The musical performances will highlight the beauty of
Azerbaijani national music, dance, and modern stage shows.
The official opening of the conference on August 5 will feature
an international Gala concert. The main celebration, “Azerbaijan
National Day,” will be held on August 6 with a magnificent music
and dance program. The event will conclude on August 8 with a final
Gala concert featuring famous Azerbaijani artists and
performers.
