BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 1. On June 30, Leyla
Aliyeva, Vice-President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, visited
the Muhammad Fuzuli Culture and Recreation Park in Sheki to review
the upcoming restoration and reconstruction plans for the area.
Established in 1951, the historic park is slated for a series of
major renovations. A key focal point of the project is the
revitalization of the iconic 1,800-seat "Summer Theatre," which was
historically one of the most beloved recreation and cultural hubs
for both residents and visitors.
Between 1975 and 1980, the Summer Theatre hosted iconic
performances by legendary figures such as the renowned pop and
opera singer Rashid Behbudov, People’s Artist Zeynab Khanlarova,
and the Azerbaijan State Symphony Orchestra under the baton of
Maestro Niyazi. In the following decades, the venue staged renowned
theatrical performances featuring Nasiba Zeynalova and Hajibaba
Baghirov, as well as concerts by prominent mugham and folk
performers, including Alibaba Mammadov, Sakhavat Mammadov,
Melekkhanim Ayyubova, and others.
As part of the initial preservation works, the bust of the great
Azerbaijani poet Muhammad Fuzuli has already been carefully
removed, expertly restored, and returned to its rightful place in
the recreation area.
The primary objective of the comprehensive project is to
faithfully restore the park’s original frescoes, revitalize the
theater, and showcase works by local sculptors. Ultimately, the
initiative aims to bring audiences back to this cultural landmark
and transform the park into a vibrant, modern family recreation
space.
