BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 13. On 13 May, Baku
hosted the WUF13 Festival, bringing together residents and visitors
in a citywide initiative aimed at raising awareness of the
thirteenth session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13), Trend reports.
Through a vibrant programme of interactive activities,
educational games, presentations and public discussions, attendees
were introduced to a broad range of themes spanning sustainable
urban development, inclusive urban environments, innovative city
solutions and the cities of the future.
Drawing a crowd of more than 30,000 people near the Clock Tower
in the Seaside National Park, the interactive programme also
featured quiz competitions centred on WUF13 and urban development
themes, with prizes presented to participants demonstrating the
strongest knowledge and engagement.
The public programme held in Baku marked the culmination of the
WUF13 Roadshow series, which has unfolded across several cities
throughout the country in the lead-up to the event.
