The Forum of Authors of the Turkic World and the Meeting of the Authors' Association of TURKSOY, organized within the framework of the program “Anau - the Cultural Capital of the Turkic World - 2024” took place on 18-19 October, in Ashgabat

The scientific-methodological conference at the Turkmen National Conservatory named after Maya Kuliyeva, became a significant event in the field of Turkmen musicology, gathering researchers and musicians for an in-depth discussion of current issues and innovative ideas.

Today, Ashgabat became a bright stage for the opening of the II International Theater Festival, bringing together creative figures from the member countries of the International Organization of Turkic Culture (TURKSOY). This event is not just a celebration of art, but a solemn dedication to the ancient Turkmen city of Anau, which this year became the cultural capital of the Turkic world, as well as to the 300th anniversary of the great poet Magtymguly Fragi.

On October 17, a literary and musical evening dedicated to the 300th anniversary of the birth of the great Turkmen poet and thinker Magtymguly Fragi took place in the assembly hall of the Caspian Institute of Marine and Transport named after Admiral General F.M. Apraksin with the support of the Consulate of Turkmenistan in Russian Federation (Astrakhan).

On October 17, 2024, a seminar dedicated to the International Day of the Intangible Cultural Heritage was held at the Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan. The event was organized by the UNESCO club “Culture of Peace”.

A delegation from the Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow, visited Ashgabat to discuss the possibility of cooperation and organizing exhibitions dedicated to the culture of Turkmenistan, TASS reports.

The participants of the International Forum "Interconnection of Times and Civilizations - the Basis of Peace and Development", which was held on October 11 in Ashgabat, noted the great potential for actively studying the possibility of publishing the "Encyclopedia of Magtymguly Fragi", which will collect information about the research work of scientists studying the literary heritage of Magtymguly.

The State Energy Institute of Turkmenistan will hold an intellectual competition among students of higher educational institutions of the country.

Days of Culture of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Turkmenistan, which took place in Ashgabat from 7 to 10 October, attracted a large number of guests.

Next year, Turkey will host several international-level theatre festivals.