Azerbaijan Day held in Tashkent

September 8, 2011

The Center of National Arts on September 16 will host “Azerbaijan Day”, an event to commemorate the 20th anniversary Independence Day in Azerbaijan to be marked on October 18. The event will include artistic and thematic exhibitions dedicated to Azerbaijani culture. The organizers include the Embassy of Azerbaijan in Uzbekistan and the Fund Forum.

The September 16 event will offer thematic exhibitions featuring photos, publications and exhibits reflecting Azerbaijan’s contemporary development. In addition, visitors will have the opportunity to attend exhibitions representing the country’s traditional and contemporary culture, such as carpets, music instruments and artworks by famous Azerbaijani landscape painter Sattar Bakhlulzade.

Azerbaijani culture which thrives under the influence of Islamic and European cultures is unique and multifaceted. Its origin can be traced back to over 1,500 years. Azerbaijani music combines daily national creativity and professional art. Carpet weaving is one of the cultural highlights and ancient types of applied art in the country. Ancient Azerbaijani carpets can be found in a number of famous museums worldwide, including the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, Louvre Museum in Paris, Victoria and Albert Museum in London and Hermitage in St.Petersburg among others.

The two nations’ history and culture have many shared aspects. The upcoming event therefore has important implications for both Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan as it is culture, art and traditions that bring various nations together and strengthen international humanitarian cooperation.