The preparations for the VI Vienna Ball, which will be held on October 10 in the city of Arkadag, were reported at a meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan on Friday. In this regard, the procedure for holding this significant cultural event was submitted to President Serdar Berdimuhamedov for consideration

Anatolia, where various civilisations have crossed paths since prehistoric times, established some of the oldest settlements on earth, and experienced many firsts in human history, boasts unique treasures from these ancient cultures today. The richness of these lands is gradually being brought to light with excavations that span 12 months under the leadership of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. This year, experts made significant discoveries that will impact the world of history again. In parallel, efforts are ongoing to repatriate artefacts illegally taken abroad.

Many Turkmen artists, writers and musicians draw inspiration and spiritual strength from the creative heritage of the great poet and thinker of the East, Magtymguly Fragi. The ideas, thoughts and emotions of the classic poet resonate with new vigour in the works of composers, embodied in various formats - from short pieces to operas.

The collection of poems by Makhtumkuli Fragi has been translated into Kyrgyz. The book presentation took place on October 3 in Bishkek as part of the scientific and practical conference "300 Years of the Classic of Eastern Poetry Makhtumkuli Fragi." The event was attended by the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Turkmenistan to the Kyrgyz Republic, N. Golliyev.

On 16 October, in the heart of Moscow, at the legendary Moskconcert hall on 1st Tverskaya-Yamskaya Street, a benefit concert for Leonora Dmiterko will take place. The piano part will be played by Alexander Blok.

During the celebration of China's main national holiday, which is observed on 1 October, the first International Festival Culture and Arts “Silk Road” was ceremoniously opened in Xi'an, Shaanxi Province. Tourists from around the world gathered at the Silk Road Happy World Park to immerse themselves in the rich customs of the region's countries and celebrate the 75th anniversary of the founding of New China.

Vienna, the music capital of the world, known for its great composers such as Beethoven, Haydn and Mozart as well as pop musicians such as Falco, has announced the start of the 2024 Ball season. This year, more than 35 Vienna Balls will take place in various countries, giving guests a unique opportunity to dance in iconic locations.

In the Jingyuetan scenic spot in Changchun, northeast China's Jilin province, a fountain show captivated many tourists. In the center of a square, Chen Jiamin, a tourist from Heilongjiang province, which neighbors Jilin, was posing for photos with the performers of the fountain show.

A bust of the great Turkmen classic Magtymguly Fragi will be unveiled in the All-Russian State Library of Foreign Literature, Moscow. The ceremonial event is scheduled for the beginning of next week - September 30. The author of the bronze bust on a granite pedestal is a member of the Union of Artists of Turkmenistan, sculptor Zakhid Babayev.

By the decrees of the President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, the title of “Hero of Turkmenistan” has been awarded to prominent cultural figures sculptor Saragt Babayev and artist Annajemal Nurmuhammedova.