Oriented on making people closer

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. Esen Mukhammedovich emphasized that 2025 in Turkmenistan will be held under the motto "International Year of Peace and Trust". The motto was proposed as part of the initiative of Turkmenistan, which received the support of the international community. On March 21, 2024, the UN General Assembly unanimously adopted a resolution proclaiming 2025 the International Year of Peace and Trust. The co-authors of the resolution were 86 states.

Today's meeting opens the work of the organizing committee of the IX Moscow International Festival of Arts "Sounds of Dutar", dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War and the International Year of Peace and Trust. It is important that among the planned events, everyone finds something significant for themselves, which will help not only to remember the heroism of their ancestors, but also to feel their connection with the holiday.

The main events of the celebration will include joint concerts of Russia and Turkmenistan, a conference entitled "The Face of War in the Mirror of Art", exhibitions and painting competitions, which will be held at the Moscow Conservatory, the Russian Academy of Arts and the Center for Oriental Literature, as well as competitions for readers and composers. Upon completion of the competitions, it is planned to release a "Musical and Illustrative Collection".

At the end of October and the beginning of November, music competitions are traditionally held, which every year are gaining more and more popularity both in Russia and in Turkmenistan. The art director of the "Sounds of Dutar" festival, composer Mamed Guseynov, noted that the jury traditionally includes both Russian and outstanding Turkmen musicians and teachers.

The working meeting of the organizing committee of the "Sounds of Dutar" festival and the Embassy of Turkmenistan in the Russian Federation became an important milestone in the preparation for this significant cultural event. The participants exchanged ideas and proposals aimed at deepening cooperation and enriching the festival program. Such interaction between the cultural and diplomatic representation testifies to the high level of interest in the development of cultural ties between Russia and Turkmenistan. Every element of the festival, from the choice of performers to the design of events, is aimed at creating an unforgettable atmosphere for viewers and participants.

At the end of the meeting, the participants expressed confidence that the ninth "Sounds of Dutar" festival will become not only a celebration of music, but also a platform for further cultural dialogue, contributing to the strengthening of friendship between peoples. Such events play a key role in preserving and disseminating traditions, uniting people through music and art.

The "Sounds of Dutar" festival is an important event in the field of strengthening and preserving national traditions and supporting gifted youth.

Its uniqueness lies in the desire to popularize academic music based on ethno-cultural traditions.

The main goal of the festival is to revive the mutual influence of cultures of different peoples, contributing to the unity of society.

The mission of the festival is to develop the multicultural interests of the participants.

More than 1000 musicians-performers, as well as choreographic and choral groups from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Guatemala, Germany, Iran, Kazakhstan, China, UAE, Russia, Slovenia, USA, Turkmenistan, Turkey, Uzbekistan, France, South Korea, Japan and other countries took part in the eight past festivals.

The International Festival "Sounds of Dutar" serves as an important bridge that strengthens the traditions of friendship and spiritual closeness between the peoples of Russia and the CIS countries, promoting mutual understanding and cultural exchange.

ORIENT

Photo: provided by the organizing committee of the festival "Sounds of Dutar"