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.
Next week, various events will take place in Ashgabat within the framework of the Days of Russian Culture, the venue for which will be the Palace of Mukams.
A unique “Musical-Illustrative Collection” has seen the light of day in Moscow, dedicated to the anniversary of the great poet Magtymguly. This collection became a real collection of creative discoveries, featuring works by the winners and laureates of the competitions of composers “Musical Works on the Poems of Magtymguly Fragi” and illustrations titled “Reflection”.
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
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.
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.
