BAKU, Azerbaijan, December 14. Cultural
cooperation between Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan is growing and
enriching every year, Uzbekistan's Ambassador to Azerbaijan Bakhrom
Ashrafkhanov told Trend this during the opening ceremony of the Days of
Culture of Uzbekistan.
According to him, the current Days of Culture are distinguished
by an expanded program and a wider geographical coverage.
"Today was just the beginning of a comprehensive cultural
program spanning the entire week. We presented a general concert
program for a wide audience," he noted.
The ambassador said that the opening ceremony was attended by
representatives of government agencies, parliamentarians, heads and
representatives of diplomatic missions, as well as connoisseurs of
Uzbek classical and contemporary music.
He emphasized that the concert program was specially prepared
for the Azerbaijani public and reflects both ancient cultural
traditions and modern art trends.
"The program features music and choreography from various
regions of Uzbekistan—from Samarkand and Bukhara to Tashkent and
Khorezm. The repertoire, costumes, and stage sets showcase the
breadth and depth of our culture," he said.
According to the ambassador, along with Uzbek works, the program
included Azerbaijani songs and dances, which gave the events a
collaborative character.
He noted that cultural events will continue in the coming days.
The Navruz dance group will perform at the Heydar Aliyev Palace,
and a separate orchestral concert will be held at the Azerbaijan
State Philharmonic.
In addition, on December 18, the Uzbek delegation will visit the
city of Fuzuli, where a music and dance program will be presented
to local residents.
"We want to please all of Azerbaijan and bring the culture of
Uzbekistan not only to the capital's public, but also to the
regions," he stressed.
