As we noted in a previous article, Rize is renowned as the tea capital of Turkey; however, this picturesque region offers far more than endless tea plantations.

During a press tour, representatives of Turkmen media visited the city of Rize, the administrative center of the eponymous province, situated just an hour's drive from Trabzon. This city is not only considered the wettest in Turkiye but also rightfully holds the title of the capital of Turkish tea.

The Turkish city of Trabzon is one of the most picturesque locations on the country's Black Sea coast.

On May 19, the International Festival "Music of the World" begins its work in Ashgabat. This significant cultural forum takes place as part of a large -scale program dedicated to the international Year of Peace and Trust

A jazz performance, poised to become a significant musical event for the capital, will be held in Ashgabat. On the evenings of May 23rd and 24th, the "Turkmenistan" Cinema and Concert Center will open its doors to connoisseurs of this refined genre. The concert program features iconic compositions and timeless hits from the repertoire of great masters whose names are inscribed in the history of world music: Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Michael Bublé, and other luminaries of the jazz scene

On 15 May 2025, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Turkmenistan in Georgia Mr. D. Seyitmammedov met with the Deputy Minister of Culture of Georgia Mr. G. Mirtskhulava

Turkmenistan, which is connected with Tatarstan by fraternal relations and multifaceted cooperation, is represented at the XVI International Economic Forum "Russia - Islamic World: KazanForum" by one of the largest delegations

From June 11 to 15, the capital of Kyrgyzstan will host the III Bishkek International Film Festival, in which Turkmen filmmakers will take part. The film by Turkmenfilm will be presented in the competition program of films from Central Asian countries

A memorial evening dedicated to the 85th anniversary of the birth of the People's Artist of Turkmenistan Annaberdi Atdanov was held at the State Library of the State Cultural Center of Turkmenistan. This popular singer, who lived a short but vibrant life, is remembered for his melodious songs full of love, sorrow, and joy, which are still loved and listened to today

The first workshop for the production of professional, handcrafted violins has commenced operations in Tbilisi. It was established within the stringed instrument workshop of the Tbilisi State Chamber Orchestra "Georgian Sinfonietta".