The seventh session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of UNESCO, held in Paris, included the art of playing tar (Azerbaijan’s national musical instrument) in the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of the international organization.
According to the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Azerbaijan, previously the list included spring holiday Novruz, mugam art, and local carpet. --17D—
Culture
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On January 16, the prestigious Gazelli Art House once again opened its doors for a private viewing of “The Whisper of the Forest – The Magic of Sound”, a large-scale exhibition by Azerbaijani artist Elnara Nasirli. Attended by diplomats, embassy representatives from various nations, and specially invited guests, the event underscored the exhibition's cross-cultural and ecological significance.
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Each year, on January 13, Lithuania commemorates the Day of Freedom Defenders, honoring the heroes who sacrificed their lives for the country’s independence in 1991. This pivotal moment in Lithuanian history marked the triumph of an unyielding will for freedom over Soviet oppression. Fourteen lives were lost, hundreds were injured, but the desire for liberty remained unshaken. The Day of Freedom Defenders is a solemn occasion for Lithuanians to reflect on their past and the true cost of freedom.
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The graduates of the 2nd class of the YARAT Contemporary Art School share their creative imaginations with the audience through an exhibition titled "From Finite to Infinite."
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Among Azerbaijan's rich cultural heritage, theater holds a special place. However, regional theaters, an essential part of this heritage, have long remained distant from the capital's audience, with a significantly smaller viewership compared to Baku.
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