

Days of Korean Culture to be held in Ashgabat
The Days of Korean culture dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Turkmenistan and the Republic of Korea will begin on November 9.


The Days of Korean culture dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Turkmenistan and the Republic of Korea will begin on November 9.


"In these saris and veils, hiding your shy gaze, you immediately became more inaccessible and more mysterious a hundredfold," these lines of the famous Indian writer and poet Rabindranath Tagore can become the leitmotif for the beautiful contest "Wearing an Indian sari", in which girls are invited to participate.


It is said about Japanese Vadaiko drums that they can tell about Japan and, of course, about the character, history and culture of the people of the Rising Sun. The sounds of a unique instrument that has come down to us from the depths of centuries are able to convey a bright palette of emotions and awaken the most intimate feelings in listeners.


The Republican Turkmen Cultural Center in Tashkent is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a series of events, in which a delegation of Turkmenistan headed by the Executive Secretary of the National Commission for UNESCO Chinar Rustamova arrived in Uzbekistan to participate.


These days, the 50th anniversary of the discovery of one of the largest archaeological sites on the territory of Turkmenistan - the Gonurdepe settlement is being celebrated.


The winner of the "Brave Turkmen Alabai of the Year" international contest was named the Alabai named Gonur-han, belonging to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and his instructor and keeper were awarded the main prize of the President of Turkmenistan – keys to a Toyota Camry car, as well as a special medal, a rolling cup and a diploma, TDH reports.


Turkmen films Gyzyl kürte ("Red Kurte"), Istärin ("I would like to"), and Dutaryň owazy ("Melodies of dutar") of the Oguz han Turkmenfilm association will be presented at the Korkut Ata International Film Festival of the Turkic world, which will be held in Turkish Bursa on November 1-5, the official website of the festival reports.


Within the framework of the second meeting of the "Turkmen Alabai" International Association, the distinguished breeders were awarded the honorary title "Honored Dog Breeder of Turkmenistan" by the Decree of the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov, TDH reports.


Turkmen, when a newborn appears in the family, invites a respected aksakal and asks him to perform the rite of blessing the child for life. Aksakal, after reading the azan - a special prayer, becomes the azan ata of the baby (honorary grandfather).


Alabai is the pride of Turkmens, a faithful companion of the people for thousands of years of rich history. A large Central Asian Shepherd dog has repeatedly become the object of universal attention of eminent dog breeders around the world who dreamed of replenishing their "collection" with representatives of this breed. However, Turkmen alabai are listed as a national treasure and their export is strictly controlled. It is understandable: the extraordinary exterior and incredible characteristics "trampled" a separate branch of the concept of beauty for Alabai.


On October 24, the European Union Week of Culture opened in Ashgabat. The creative action with the slogan "Unity in Diversity" started with a solemn ceremony at the Magtymguly National Music and Drama Theater.


A competition of creative works for the award of the President of Turkmenistan "Turkmenin Altyn Asyry" has been announced. The decision to this effect was signed by the head of state at a government meeting on Thursday, the evening news release of the national information service reported.


From October 24 to 31, the European Union Culture Week will be held in Ashgabat, organized by the EU Delegation to Turkmenistan together with the embassies of France, Germany, Italy, and Romania.


The international festival "Handicrafts and Decorative and Applied Arts in the heritage of the peoples of the world" started on Wednesday in the administrative center of the Lebap region of Turkmenistan, the Neutral Turkmenistan newspaper writes today.


The international exhibition "Design Without Borders", held within the framework of the Design-2022 Forum, opened its exhibition pavilions for foreign guests and residents of the capital in the building of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan.