BAKU, Azerbaijan, November 3. An official
reception was held in Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan, to mark
November 8, Victory Day of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
The official reception, held at the Hyatt Regency Tashkent hotel
with joint organizational support from the Embassy of the Republic
of Azerbaijan in the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Heydar Aliyev
Azerbaijan Cultural Center at the Embassy, was attended by
representatives of the state and government, members of the
diplomatic corps, representatives of international organizations,
figures from the fields of science, culture, and the arts, members
of the diaspora, as well as representatives of local and foreign
media.
As part of the event, a photo exhibition titled “44 Days of Our
Glorious History” was organized, reflecting the glorious chronicle
of Azerbaijan’s Victory. On display were photographs depicting the
heroism shown by the Azerbaijani Army during the 44-day Patriotic
War, the liberation of Azerbaijani lands from occupation, and
unforgettable moments of our historic Victory. The photographs were
met with great interest by government officials and members of the
public in attendance at the event.
Speaking at an official reception, Rashad Mammadov, Ambassador
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Azerbaijan to
the Republic of Uzbekistan, spoke about the exceptional
significance of November 8, Victory Day, in the history of the
Azerbaijani people. The ambassador stated that the Patriotic War,
which began on September 27, 2020, under the leadership of Ilham
Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan and Supreme
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, and lasted 44 days, became
a triumph of the unity, resilience, and determination of the
Azerbaijani people. As a result of the heroism, courage, and
self-sacrifice demonstrated by the Azerbaijani Army, our lands,
which had remained under occupation for many years, were liberated,
and on November 8, 2020, with the liberation of the ancient city of
Shusha, the cultural capital of Azerbaijan and the Turkic world, a
historic victory was achieved.
The diplomat emphasized that the Victory of November 8 is
forever enshrined in the national memory of the Azerbaijani people
and laid the foundation for a new stage in the history of our
country’s modern statehood.
Following the official proceedings, a festive artistic program
dedicated to Victory Day was presented. The concert program
featured performances by the Azerbaijani State Ensemble “Gaya,” the
“Karabakh Zaferi” (“Victory of Karabakh”) Dance Ensemble of the
Heydar Aliyev Azerbaijan Cultural Center at the Embassy of the
Republic of Azerbaijan in the Republic of Uzbekistan, soloists from
the “Kharibulbul” Theater Troupe, as well as the People’s Artist of
Uzbekistan and Karakalpakstan, Honored Artist of Kazakhstan and
Turkmenistan Yulduz Usmanova. The musical and dance performances
presented by the artists added a special flair to the concert
program and were received with great interest by the guests.
One of the highlights of the concert program was the
presentation of the “Zangezur Yallisi” dance by the “Karabakh
Zaferi” dance ensemble of the Heydar Aliyev Azerbaijani Cultural
Center. The dance preserves the rich folk traditions of Zangezur,
an ancient Azerbaijani region. Reflecting ancient national dance
traditions, as well as the spirit of unity and solidarity of the
Azerbaijani people, the performance was warmly received by the
audience, who showed great interest in its distinctive rhythm and
dynamic execution.
The creative evening was significant in terms of further
strengthening cultural ties between Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan,
promoting examples of national art, and expanding cultural exchange
between the two peoples.
