The large-scale 3rd Saudi International Handicrafts Week ("Banan") is taking place in Riyadh, becoming a highlight of the 2025 Year of Handicrafts. Held under the patronage of Minister of Culture Prince Bader bin Abdullah bin Farhan from November 13 to 26, the event brought together representatives from over 40 countries and over 400 local artisans
The Ninth Academic Conference on the Study of the History and Culture of Beiting was held from 14 to 16 November 2025 in Jimusaer County, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region of China.
In Turkmenistan, the operetta “Husband and Wife” by the outstanding Azerbaijani composer Uzeyir Hajibeyli has been presented to audiences in the Turkmen language
The “IF Wedding Fashion 2026” exhibition, dedicated to wedding and ceremonial attire, will be held in the Turkish city of Izmir from January 20 to 22, 2026. This major event, which will take place for the 19th time, aims to bring together the latest trends, new designs, and leading brands in wedding dresses, groom’s suits, and other ceremonial garments.
A concert commemorating the 150th anniversary of the birth of French composer Maurice Ravel was held at the Magtymguly National Music and Drama Theater
The music of Johann Sebastian Bach is an endless conversation with humanity, transcending geographical and temporal boundaries. His works remain the Light from which Music begins
On November 15, a concert dedicated to the 340th anniversary of the world-renowned German composer Johann Sebastian Bach was held in the Grand Hall of the Turkmen National Conservatory named after Maya Kuliyeva.
On the eve of the Summit of the Heads of State of Central Asia, a ceremony was held in Tashkent to award the winners of the international "Heritage of the Future" (Kelajak Merosi) Prize, established by the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan in 2025
The annual national competition for the Presidential Prize of Turkmenistan, "Türkmeniň Altyn asyry," has officially launched in Turkmenistan. President Serdar Berdimuhamedov signed the corresponding decree during a regular meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers, emphasizing the state's special attention to the development of national culture and the identification of young talents
A Turkmen delegation, led by the Minister of Culture, is participating in the international congress "Central Asia: Common Spiritual and Educational Heritage – Common Future," which is being held in Tashkent from November 13 to 15
On November 10, the closing ceremony of masterclasses on miniature and gold leaf decoration was held at the State Academy of Fine Arts of Turkmenistan.
On November 11, the birthday of the great Russian writer Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoevsky, a flower-laying ceremony was held in Ashgabat at his monument, located in the Magtymguly Fragi Cultural and Park Complex
On November 21, 2025, a piano concert will take place at the Mukams Palace of the State Cultural Center of Turkmenistan as part of the European Union Culture Days
The 9th Moscow International Arts Festival "Sounds of Dutar" named after Nury Khalmamedov concluded with a grand gala concert at the Museum and Exhibition Complex of the Russian Academy of Arts and the Zurab Tsereteli Art Gallery
The governments of the United States and the Central Asian countries (C5+1) adopted a Joint Statement of Intent on Cultural Heritage. The document highlights the region's unique contribution to human development and outlines specific measures to protect and promote the rich cultural heritage of Turkmenistan and its neighbors
