On February 22, the award ceremony for the winners of the Berlin International Film Festival, known as the "Berlinale", took place in the capital of Germany. One of the most prestigious film festivals in the world celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2025 under the leadership of its new director, Trisha Tuttle

The Turkmen National Conservatory named after Maya Kulieva is preparing to hold a concert on February 27 dedicated to the 95th anniversary of the outstanding singer, People's Artist of Turkmenistan Medeniet Shakhberdiyeva

The Ministry of Tourism and Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan notes the growing interest of international media in Kazakhstan as a promising tourist destination. Many foreign publications note the unique features of the country, the originality of its cultural and natural heritage

From February 19 to 23, Japanese artists Kikuchi Yutaka and Ueda Chiho are in Turkmenistan, holding master classes on Japanese national music and dance in educational institutions of cultural profile

In connection with the transfer of the status of the capital of the Turkic world from the Turkmen city of Anau to the Kazakh city of Aktau in 2025, a TURKSOY delegation visited this city and held productive meetings there

UNICEF Representative in Turkmenistan Jalpa Ratna visited the Lebap Velayat Museum of History and Local Lore. Museum experts told the guests about the museum exhibits, which present both the modern achievements and economic development of the region, as well as its history, cultural heritage and unique natural attractions

The 75th anniversary edition of the Italian Song Festival opened on Tuesday, February 11th, in the resort town of San Remo on the Ligurian coast and will continue until Saturday, February 15th. 29 performers and groups are competing for the main prize of the music competition and a ticket to the Eurovision Song Contest

On February 27th, the "Festival of Music" concert will take place at the Magtymguly National Music and Drama Theater, dedicated to the friendly relations between Turkmenistan and Italy. Works by Turkmen and Italian composers will be performed by the State Symphony Orchestra of Turkmenistan under the direction of its principal conductor, Rasul Klychev, and Italian composer and conductor Claudio Vandelli

The ancient folk dance kushtdepdi enjoys great popularity not only among professional and amateur groups in Turkmenistan but also arouses interest among foreign artists

Tajikistan and Turkmenistan continue to strengthen cultural ties, building on centuries-old traditions of friendship and humanism. In 2024, cooperation between the two countries gained special momentum within the framework of the celebration of the 300th anniversary of the birth of the great Turkmen poet and thinker, Magtymguly Fragi