On February 7, the Gallery of the union of artists of Turkmenistan hosted the opening of a creative exhibition of Turkmen artists, dedicated to the Year of International Peace and Trust.
On February 17, 2025, the Museum of fine arts of Turkmenistan will celebrate its 20th anniversary. To mark this occasion, a special jubilee exhibition will be held, showcasing the finest works from the museum’s collection alongside contemporary artworks.
The ancient Turkmen dance "kushdepdi" as well as the national art of singing and playing the dutar, which have been included in UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, were showcased by the Turkmen diaspora in London as part of the ongoing "Silk Roads" exhibition at the British Museum
The Ambassador of Turkmenistan to the Russian Federation, Esen Aydogdyev, met on Monday, February 3, with representatives of the organizing committee of the Moscow International Festival of Arts "Sounds of Dutar". During the dialogue, the possibilities of organizing joint events in Russia were considered, in which both Turkmen performers and students studying in the Russian Federation will take part
Azerbaijan has launched a grand project within the framework of the International Organization of Turkic Culture (TURKSOY), which will be the first of its kind on the international stage.
French President Emmanuel Macron announced that one of the most famous paintings in the world – the masterpiece of Italian Renaissance by Leonardo da Vinci – will be displayed in a separate room with a distinct entrance, separate from the rest of the Louvre's collection. Access to this room will require a special ticket
At the Turkmenfilm Association named after “Oguzhan”, filming has commenced for a full-length feature film dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War. The film, tentatively titled "A Girl's Vow" ("Gyz kasamy"), is directed by Sahysalyh Bayramov
A cultural evening titled "Treasures of Turkmenistan" was held at the Turkmen Embassy in Brussels, Belgium. The event highlighted Turkmen arts and culture and served as a continuation of the Turkmen art exhibition organized as part of the Civilisations: Winter Edition art fair
TURKSOY has published a report on the screening of the Turkmen-Uzbek film "Magtymguly Fragi" held on January 21st at the Turkish House in New York. Speaking at the event, TURKSOY Secretary-General Sultan Rayev said: "This film is a powerful symbol, strengthening not only the depth of cultural ties between Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan, but also a symbol of the unity of the Turkic world"
The British Embassy in Turkmenistan held an evening on Friday, January 24th, dedicated to the renowned Scottish poet and folklorist Robert Burns, as well as Scottish culture, language, and traditions. The event coincided with the poet's birthday on January 25th, a national holiday in Scotland celebrated with a formal dinner featuring a traditional sequence of dishes he immortalized in his works, served to the sound of Scottish bagpipes and preceded by recitations of Burns' poems
The nominees for the BRIT Awards 2025 by Mastercard have been announced. This annual British pop music awards ceremony is considered the British equivalent of the American Grammy Awards. A major event in the British music industry calendar, along with its sister events, the Classic BRITs and BRITs Icon, it celebrates not only the greatest achievements in music but also serves as an important platform for demonstrating and promoting new talent
Today, the grand opening of the Indian Film Festival took place in the capital of Turkmenistan. The ceremony was held at the Ashgabat Cinema, where numerous Bollywood fans gathered. At the opening, the legendary film "Awaara" ("Бродяга") was presented to the audience.
On January 22nd, a grand opening of the Turkmen exhibition within the framework of Civilizations: Winter Edition took place at the prestigious MUSE Gallery, located in the Sablon cultural center of Brussels. The event, organized with the support of the European Central Asian Creative Alliance, founded by Elena Kharitonova, and Sheker Akyniyazova, head of the "Keshde" creative studio, became a notable event in Brussels' cultural life
Recently, information about the screening of the film "Magtymguly Fragi" at the Türkevi Turkish House, a 36-story skyscraper located in Manhattan, appeared on several websites that publish event listings in New York. The announcements invited all art and film enthusiasts to a cultural evening on January 21, where the film "Magtymguly Fragi", which received the main prize at the “Gorkut Ata” International Turkic Film Festival and is a joint production of filmmakers from Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan, would be presented
The Mary Regional Museum of Local Lore has opened an exhibition dedicated to the 2025 motto – "International Year of Peace and Trust", as reported by the "Neutral Turkmenistan" newspaper.
