In Beijing Magtymguly Fragi and Nowruz Festival were celebrated
On March 20, 2024, the Embassy of Turkmenistan in the People’s Republic of China held a solemn reception devoted in honour of the Year 2024 “Fount of Wisdom Magtymguly Fragi” marking 300th birth anniversary of the Great Turkmen poet, philosopher and thinker Magtymguly Fragi and the National Spring Festival - International Day of Nowruz at the Beijing Marriott Hotel. China Horse Industry Association supported this event.
Over 240 ambassadors, diplomats and guests from more than 30 countries from various continents and regions of the world, high level Chinese government officials, representatives of international, regional and non-governmental organizations such as friendship and peace societies, trade associations, as well as public and private enterprises and entrepreneurs, Turkmen and Chinese youth were invited to share the joy of the festivities.
In his speech, the Ambassador of Turkmenistan to China P.Durdyev congratulated all with this auspicious holiday and underlined the importance of this years’ motto devoted to the Great Son of the Turkmen soil Magtymguly Fragi and how his poeticized vision and wisdom influenced the future course of development of Turkmenistan as a permanent and neutral country. Moreover, he spoke of importance of Nowruz as the harbinger of change, new life and progress.
Using this opportunity Ambassador of Turkmenistan talked about the great socio-economic achievements under the astute leadership of President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov and the National Leader of Turkmen People, Chairman of Halk Maslakhaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow, and emphasized the importance of implementation of National socio-economic development strategies for 2022-2052 of the country based on solid macro- and microeconomic achievements of the past several years.
Ambassador of Turkmenistan highly praised comprehensive strategic partnership established between Turkmenistan and China, its positive impact on width and depth of bilateral relations.
The Chief Guest of the event Special Representative of the Chinese Government on Eurasian Affairs Li Hui congratulated the Turkmen friends with these remarkable occasions. Li Hui stated that “Magtymguly Fragi is Turkmenistan’s prominent poet and thinker, his works are spiritual heritage of mankind” while Nowruz equals Spring Festival in Chana and symbolizes decisive season. He also expressed his confidence that the China-Turkmenistan cordial relations will further strengthen and reach new highs.
The video footages of the famous Turkmen horses, carpets, musical instruments, melodies of dutar, the national dance “Kushtdepdi”, all from the UNESCO Intangible Heritage Lists, as well as traditional dishes were offered to the guests.
Special edition of commemorative mugs, notebooks, pens and chocolates were issued to mark the Year 2024 - “Fount of Wisdom Magtymguly Fragi” and presented to the guests.
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