BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 30. The opening ceremony
of a large-scale festival titled "Karabakh Culture Map - Voice of
Each District" has taken place in Icherisheher, Trend reports.
The primary objective of the festival, held with the financial
support of the Ministry of Culture and joint organization by the
Administration of the State Historical-Architectural Reserve of
Icherisheher and the "Qeyd-Social Enlightenment" Public Union, is
to promote the rich cultural heritage of Karabakh, advocate for
national and spiritual values, and present the cultural potential
of the region to the general public.
Within the framework of the event, a Karabakh exhibition, live
music programs, traditional craftsmanship samples, national cuisine
presentations, and masterclasses have been organized.
Speaking at the official opening ceremony, Rufat Mahmud,
Chairman of the Board of the Administration of the State
Historical-Architectural Reserve of Icherisheher, emphasized that
Karabakh holds a special place in the national memory of Azerbaijan
and stated that such festivals carry significant importance in
terms of keeping cultural heritage alive and transferring it to
future generations.
Aysel Tahirova, Secretary General of the "Qeyd-Social
Enlightenment" Public Union, noted that the main idea of the
festival is to showcase each district of Karabakh through its own
unique voice, craftsmanship, and cultural identity: "Our goal is
to present the rich cultural map of Karabakh on a single platform,
bring our national heritage to a broader audience, and instill a
love for these values in future generations."
The festival continued with an artistic program and concert
performances.
Event participants had the opportunity to closely familiarize
themselves with cultural samples, national music, and craftsmanship
traditions belonging to various districts of Karabakh.
