Azerbaijani youth has created the country's first theater, the actors of which were people with disabilities. Theatre under the name «ƏSA» (“Cane”), on 20 November showed in the University "Khazar" building its first show called "Dumb!" ( "BAM!"). The play, set in a psycho-drama genre, tells the story of different periods of the life of a lonely man. The main character finds the source of the problems people and events surrounding him. The actors are Farid Kazakov, Adygezyal Orhan, Murad Mammadov, Elvin Mirzayev and Nihad Gulamzade. The founder and artistic director of the non-professional theater is Nihad Gulamzade. In an interview with Turan Gulamzade he said that the main message of the play is the idea that the causes injuries that a person receives life, he should look at himself, and not at others. This explains the involvement of disabled people in the work of the theater, a desire to give them more opportunities to self-expression. -16D04-
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In a vibrant celebration of art and culture, a festival marking the conclusion of a four-year cultural and arts project brought together diverse voices and demonstrated the power of art to transcend boundaries. Held on December 3rd, in observance of International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the event highlighted the beauty of diversity and the harmony born from inclusivity.
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The gathering was not just a celebration but a tribute to a life that left an indelible mark on Azerbaijan’s journey toward independence and democracy. On December 3, friends, family, and political figures came together to honor Hikmət Hacızadə, a former deputy prime minister, ambassador to Russia, and a towering figure in Azerbaijan’s independence movement, on what would have been his 70th birthday.
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Few art forms possess the universal power of cinema to bridge cultures, narrate histories, and illuminate traditions. It fosters connections that transcend borders, bringing people closer through shared stories and emotions. In this spirit, Ukrainian Film Days opened on November 28 in Baku, offering a cultural exchange that extends far beyond the screen.
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