18.10.2024 17:11
Music Education Discussed at National ConservatoryOn October 17, the Minister of Culture Adil Karimli visited the National Conservatory of Azerbaijan and met with its staff. He spoke about the richness of national music of Azerbaijan and stressed the importance of quality education in this field. It was noted that after the first music forum in our country last year, there is a need for contacts with musicians and exchange of ideas in the field of music education: “It is important to focus on improving the level of teaching in music schools. It is essential to improve the content of national music, and this progress should start from music schools. At present, music and art schools are being reformed and improved. The main focus is on solving the problems related to the supply of instruments to regional music schools”.
During the conversation, the importance of creating new educational programs for folk musical instruments was underlined. The Minister emphasized the importance of identifying specific directions for the tasks set by the country's leadership in the field of culture and working together in this area. It was noted that the Ministry of Culture gives priority to the development of human resources in culture and creative industries. Within the framework of the scholarship program launched for this purpose, applications are accepted for undergraduate and postgraduate education and training abroad. The
Rector of the National Conservatory, People's Artist Siyavush Karimi, also noted certain challenges in the field of music education. He expressed his hope that the recent reforms and innovations in the field of music will have an impact on the education.
After that, the suggestion of the teachers of the educational institution on culture and music education were heard.
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18.10.2024 09:02
Extensive Concert Program Presented in FuzuliOn Fuzuli City Day, a wide concert program was presented with the participation of singers and performers originally from the Fuzuli region. Emin Huseynov, the Special Representative of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Aghdam, Fuzuli, and Khojavand districts, was the first to take the stage.
He opened the event by congratulating the attendees and gave a brief overview of the history of Fuzuli City Day. He mentioned that “City Day“is being celebrated for the second time in liberated Fuzuli: “I honor the souls of our martyrs, who sacrificed their lives to give us these joyful moments. Precisely four years ago, under the command of our victorious commander-in-chief, our heroic army liberated Fuzuli from occupation.
The city, once prosperous and beautiful, was left in ruins”. It was noted that under the direct supervision of President Ilham Aliyev, large-scale reconstruction works are being carried out in Fuzuli and other liberated residential areas. E. Huseynov concluded his speech by thanking the Ministry of Culture for the high-level organization of the event and noted that the Ministry organizes lively cultural and public events in the liberated territories.
The musicians then took the stage. Singers Zamiq Huseynov, Eldeniz Mammadov, Elnur Mammadli, Konul Mammadli, Zemfira Ibrahimova, and Orkhan Huseynli, instrumentalists Parviz Farhadov on kamancha, Adalat Behbudov on tar, guitarist Rahman Mammadli, and pianist Tural Mammadli performed a selection of folk and composer songs.
The concert program was received with applause. Fuzuli City Day, which was celebrated on October 17 with the joint efforts of the Ministry of Culture and the Special Representation of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Aghdam, Fuzuli and Khojavand, ended with a stunning fireworks display in the evening. The colorful exhibitions, performances, compositions, and concerts left a lasting impression on the residents of Fuzuli as they celebrated their return to their homeland.
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17.10.2024 17:40
Children's Play "Bear Cub" Staged in Fuzuli on "City Day"As part of Fuzuli City Day celebrations, the children's play “Bear Cub“ was performed at Fuzuli City Secondary School No. 1, named after Mirza Ulugbey.
The creative team of the Fuzuli State Drama Theater, including artistic director Emin Abishov, art designer Ellinaz Balashova, and music composer Sanan Sevindikzadeh, brought to life the play written by Vugar Hagverdiyev. The main idea of the play is to teach children important moral values such as friendship, companionship, and solidarity through beloved animals. It emphasizes the importance of honesty and aims to reduce children's fear of doctors and needles in a fun and entertaining way.
The cast included Vugar Babayev, Sevinj Mammadova, Sahila Abbasova, Emin Abishov, Shabnam Bakhishova, Aygun Jafarova, Gulnar Guliyeva, Vugar Ismayilov, and Vusal Hasanov. The performance left the children with lasting memories of the Fuzuli City Day Festival.
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17.10.2024 17:02
Next City Day Held in FuzuliFuzuli residents who have returned to their homeland, are filled with joy today.
On October 17, the next Fuzuli City Day was celebrated with great ceremony organized jointly by the Ministry of Culture and the special representation of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan in the Aghdam, Fuzuli, and Khojavend districts. On July 31, 2023, the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, signed an order on the establishment of city days in the liberated territories of the Republic of Azerbaijan, and now October 17 has been designated as the Fuzuli City Day.
The Special Representation of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan organized photo exhibitions entitled “National leader Heydar Aliyev and Fuzuli“ and “;On the Wings of Time: Fuzuli“ in the park situated in the 1st residential district of Fuzuli city. Stands illustrating President Ilham Aliyev's visits to Fuzuli, titled “Fuzuli: Before the Occupation,“ “Fuzuli: During the Occupation,“ and “Fuzuli: After the Occupation,“ were set up.
In addition, exhibitions about Chorum in Türkiye and Gulustan in Uzbekistan, which are twin cities of Fuzuli, were installed. An art exhibition entitled “My Fuzuli“ was also organized by the Ministry of Culture. In another stand set up in the exhibition space, the State Service of Cultural Heritage Conservation, Development, and Rehabilitation under the Ministry of Culture and the Institute of Archeology and Anthropology of ANAS presented information on the historical and cultural monuments of the Fuzuli district, as well as material culture artifacts discovered through archaeological excavations in the region. A special tent dedicated to “ABAD“ hosted master classes in various decorative and applied arts. The park also offered entertainment facilities for children. Emin Huseynov, the Special Representative of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Aghdam, Fuzuli, and Khojavend districts, Deputy Minister of Culture Murad Huseynov, city residents, and public representatives visited the exhibition. On the stage set up in the park, a musical and literary composition called “Fuzuli-530“ was performed under the direction of Arif Buzovnaly, the head of the Khazar branch of the Union of Azerbaijan Writers.
Buzovnaly spoke about the creativity of the brilliant poet and thinker Muhammad Fuzuli, praising him as a rare master of words who composed diwans in Azerbaijani, Persian, and Arabic. Various mugham pieces based on the ghazals of Muhammad Fuzuli were performed by the singers Orkhan Huseynli and Konul Mammadli. Some of the poet's ghazals were recited by
artistic reciters Azizakhanim Kazimova and Aghaali Karimli. Young poets Kamal Huseynzadeh and Elsar Qadri read their nazires written in response to Fuzuli's ghazals.
Finally, a choreographic composition based on M. Fuzuli's poem “Leyli and Majnun“ was presented. The well-received musical and literary work “Fuzuli-530“ was written by the secretary of the Union of Azerbaijani Writers poet and playwright Ilgar Fahmi, and directed by the Honored Artist Loghman Karimov.
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16.10.2024 11:31
516-year-old decree of Shah Ismail Khatai PresentedOn October 15, the decree dating back to 1508 of Shah Ismayil Khatai, the founder of the Safavid state and famous poet, was presented at the National Museum of History of Azerbaijan. An Azerbaijani citizen purchased the decree at the famous “Christie's“ auction in England this year and donated it to the History Museum.
The document, signed by Shah Ismail Khatai on July 4, 1508 (25th of the month of Safar, 914 according to the Islamic Hijri calendar), is written in Persian using the “gara shikasta“ style and bears Khatai's official seal. It holds great historical value as one of the Safavid ruler's property-related decrees, especially because it remains intact and sealed. Academician Rafael Huseynov, Deputy Chairman of Milli Majlis, Polad Bulbuloglu, Chairman of the Culture Committee of Milli Majlis, representatives of the Ministry of Culture, and cultural and scientific figures attended the presentation ceremony.
Speaking at the event, Deputy Minister of Culture Farid Jafarov emphasized that the Azerbaijani state continues to focus on the restoration and preservation of the historical and cultural heritage of the Azerbaijani people. He noted that this is a key aspect of the country's cultural policy: “It is praiseworthy that our citizens contribute to the efforts of state institutions in this field, as such initiatives emphasize the unity of our society and commitment to national values. This rare document from the early years of the Safavid Empire is not only a significant exhibit of Azerbaijan's statehood traditions but also a valuable historical source for future generations.“ Academician Isa Habibbayli, President of ANAS, assessed the return of a document signed by Shah Ismayil Khatai to our country as a significant historical and political event.
Academician Naila Valikhanli, Director of the National Museum of History of Azerbaijan, noted that the return of samples of Azerbaijan's historical and cultural heritage to the country has already become a tradition. “The acquisition and donation of an edict of Shah Ismayil Khatai, a great Azerbaijani commander and poet, to our museum by one of our citizens is a true demonstration of patriotism. It also shows the commitment of our people to preserve their history and claim it as their own,“ said N. Valikhanli, noting that the decree will be displayed in the permanent exhibition of the museum.
She added that bringing it to Azerbaijan on the 500th anniversary of the death of Shah Ismayil Khatai has symbolic significance. Professor Karim Shukurov, Director of the Institute of History and Ethnology of ANAS, shared his views on Khatai's statecraft, while Ilgar Fahmi, Secretary of the Union of Azerbaijani Writers, talked about his artistic creativity.
The event concluded with the performance of an artistic-musical composition by the Ensemble of Ancient Musical Instruments of the State Museum of Musical Culture of Azerbaijan.
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15.10.2024 17:32
Ministry of Culture and Education Development Fund Sign Cooperation AgreementAs part of the “Student Plus“ project, a cooperation agreement was signed between the Ministry of Culture and the Education Development Fund (EDF). The document was signed by Saadat Yusifova, Deputy Minister of Culture, and Elnur Nasibov, Chairman of the Board of Directors of EDF. Stressing the importance of the project, Saadat Yusifova said that in accordance with the agreement, students will receive special discounts in theaters, museums, and nature reserves. According to Elnur Nasibov, Chairman of the Board of Directors of EDF, the aim of the project is to provide students across the country with access to the same benefits and discounts, in addition to supporting their social life. EDF and its partners have agreements with more than 200 companies to provide students with special discounts in shopping malls and catering facilities, which they frequently visit. The meeting continued with the discussion of other issues of mutual interest. The“Student Plus“ card is a joint project of EDF, Kapital Bank, and the international payment technology company “Visa,“ specially designed for students of higher education institutions in Azerbaijan. The project covers all levels of education, including bachelor's, master's, and PhD students.
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15.10.2024 10:00
Meeting with Circus Experts and Leaders Held at Ministry of CultureLeaders and experts of famous circuses of Hungary, Russia, and Belarus were invited by Azerbaijan to visit our country. The purpose of the visit is to establish cooperation with Baku State Circus. On October 14, a meeting with the visiting circus experts was held at the Ministry of Culture in Baku. The meeting was attended by Peter Fekete, director of the Budapest Circus, head of the Budapest International Circus Festival, president of the East European Circus Association, former minister of culture of Hungary; Maksim Nikulin, artistic director and general director of the Moscow Nikulin Circus on Tsvetnoy Boulevard; Vladimir Shaban, director of the Belarusian State Circus; Elmira Bulatova, director of the Kazan Circus (Republic of Tatarstan- RF); Lyudmila Kuznetsova, general director of the largest amusement park in Russia, and other guests. Minister of Culture Adil Karimli welcomed the guests and mentioned the rich circus art traditions of our country. He noted that the Baku State Circus has a long history and is internationally recognized beyond Azerbaijan.
During the discussion, the leaders of the circus shared their experience and talked about the establishment of cooperation with the Baku State Circus and the implementation of joint projects. At the same time, they discussed the construction of a light circus structure, a chapitone, during the renovation period. In this sense, the experience of the Hungarian circus was taken into consideration.
At the meeting, opinions were also exchanged on the issues of specialization of the creative team of the Baku State Circus in relevant educational institutions of foreign countries. At the end of the meeting, commemorative photos were taken with the guests.
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11.10.2024 15:36
Minister of Culture Adil Karimli Receives Citizens in NakhchivanOn October 11, the Minister of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan Adil Karimli met citizens in Nakhchivan. Before the reception, the Minister honored the memory of the national leader by laying flowers at the monument in front of the Heydar Aliyev Museum. During the reception held at the Ministry of Culture of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, the Minister addressed the concerns of citizens from Nakhchivan city, Babak, Julfa, Kangarli, Ordubad, Sadarak, Shahbuz, and Sharur districts. The concerns of the citizens were mainly related to projects, proposals, employment, and other issues in the field of culture. The Minister of Culture, after hearing their requests and suggestions, stated that all issues would be promptly reviewed and resolved in accordance with the law. Special instructions were given to pay particular attention to the concerns raised by the families of martyrs and veterans in order to resolve them in a timely and objective manner.
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11.10.2024 12:54
Adil Karimli Meets "Yugh" Theater TeamMinister of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan Adil Karimli met with the staff of the Azerbaijan State Yugh Theatre. During the meeting on October 10, which was held on the second floor of the Azerbaijan State Puppet Theater named after A. Shaig, the Minister emphasized the important role of the “Yugh“ theater in Azerbaijani culture. It was mentioned that the theater not only presents interesting performances and projects but also successfully represents Azerbaijan abroad.
Director of the Azerbaijan State Yugh Theatre Islam Hasanov thanked the Minister for the participation in the meeting with the staff of the theater.
According to the director, the theater has experienced difficulties for years due to not having its own building. It was mentioned that the “Yugh“ Theater, which has been functioning as a studio since 1989 and as a state theater since 1992, has been using the building of the Azerbaijan State Puppet Theater since 2016. This problem of space has a negative impact on creative activity and the work process.
Chief director of the theater Mikayil Mikayilov, People's Artist Mammadsafa Gasimov, honored artists Sonakhanim Mikayilova and Gulzar Gurbanova, as well as actor and director Abdulgani Aliyev, discussed the achievements, creative process, and current challenges of the theater.
Adil Karimli said that the building problem is being addressed and will be solved soon. He also mentioned that the Ministry is ready to support initiatives and creative proposals for the development of theatrical art.
At the end of the meeting, the Minister wished the team success in their creative endeavors.
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