On September 27, 2016 in the Azerbaijan Carpet Museum was held the opening ceremony of the carpet “Turkuninanji, tarikhingazanji” (Belief of the Turkic, gain of the history”). It should be noted that 1st International Symposium titled “Common language of the Turkic world – ornaments” was opened in the Azerbaijan Carpet Museum, supported by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Azerbaijan Carpet Museum and organized by Baku YunusEmre Institute. The carpet which is the symbol of the symposium, was woven by the weavers of the museum based on the sketch of carpet-artist of the museum - TaryelBashirov. At the ceremony spoke director of the Azerbaijan Carpet Museum ShirinMalikova, as well as director of Baku YunusEmre Institute Ibrahim Yildirim, carpet-artist of the Azerbaijan Carpet Museum TaryelBashirov, deputy of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey HalukIpek and General Secretary of TurkPaJadosAsanov. Ceremony ended with the removal of carpet from loom. -02D-
Culture
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Despite its rich historical past in Azerbaijan, donation culture faces numerous problems in modern times. Issues such as transparency in reaching the target audience, declining public trust, and the absence of sustainable support mechanisms are major challenges in this field. Additionally, the weak promotion of donation culture prevents its broader acceptance and development within society. Both education and modern solutions are crucial to enhance the social impact of donations.
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On a crisp December weekend, the Passage1901 venue in the heart of Baku came alive with the buzz of creativity, commerce, and community. The “Bizimkilər” (Ours) Festival, a celebration dedicated to supporting local brands, artisans, and small businesses, made its long-awaited return on December 14 and 15. With a fresh two-day program, the festival proved once again to be a vibrant platform for artistic expression, local entrepreneurship, and philanthropy.
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In a vibrant tribute to one of Azerbaijan’s most beloved artistic figures, the Scientific-methodical and Advanced Training Center on culture (MEMIM), in collaboration with the Azerbaijan State Art Gallery and the Union of Azerbaijani Artists, concluded the "Tablolarda Nağıllar" (Fairy Tales on Canvases) exhibition-competition on December 13, 2024. The event celebrated the 115th anniversary of People’s Artist Səttar Bəhlulzadə, whose timeless work continues to inspire generations.
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November 25 – the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women – marks the start of a 16-day campaign of activism, culminating on December 10 – Human Rights Day. This campaign serves as a global platform calling for an end to violence against women, featuring awareness initiatives, legal reform proposals, and public campaigns.
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