Culture
06.05.2021
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History of Ashgabat: At the dawn of the XX century
On the threshold of the 140th anniversary of Turkmen capital, it is worth to look back and recollect what Ashgabat was started from, what forestalled its origination and what stages of history left traces in its current image. This city, which is loved by all generations of Ashgabat’s residents, has its unique image and now, being under dynamic development, is original like it was in the past. Architectural historian Ruslan Muradov continues speaking about this.
06.05.2021
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Singing Competition at National Conservatory: New Names, Spectacular Performances
The Maya Kulieva Turkmen National Conservatory has hosted a singing competition as part of a week-long activities led by the Department of Pop Music.
05.05.2021
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Turkmenistan in the list of intangible human cultural heritage. Part 3. Kushtdepdy
In previous publications dedicated to the elements related to Turkmenistan in the list of intangible human cultural heritage, the Golden Age has spoken about the inclusion of the Epic of Gyorogly and spring celebration of Nowruz.
05.05.2021
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Dialogue on Historical-Cultural Heritage Protection: Photographic Exhibition at Museum of Fine Arts
An exhibition has opened at the capital’s Museum of Fine Arts to mark 20 years of cooperation between Turkmenistan and the United States through the US Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP).
05.05.2021
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Yazgul Shamuradova: First Turkmen Woman Film Director
She was the first Turkmen woman film director. They say that you can find everything on the Internet. There are only a few lines about Yazgul Shamuradova though.
03.05.2021
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Indira Gandhi in Music or the Story behind One of the Best Works by Chary Nurymov
It is no mere coincidence that the Medical School founded in the capital of Turkmenistan in the last century (on August 16, 1978) is named after Indira Gandhi. The daughter of India’s first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru visited Ashgabat back in 1955 together with her famous father. The short but impressive visit was a truly memorable occasion for many people of Turkmenistan.
03.05.2021
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Turkmenistan in the list of intangible cultural human heritage. Part 2. Nowruz
In the first article dedicated to the elements related to Turkmenistan in the List of intangible cultural human heritage, website Golden Age has written about heroic epic of Gyorogly, which is included in the list.
01.05.2021
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‘The Son’ or the Story of a Boy with the Dutar Who Captivated the World
Ahead of the Movie Week, we suggest taking a look back at some iconic movies from the rich legacy of Turkmen cinema. One of them is a touching movie entitled ‘The Son’. The script was co-written by Sergey Bodrov Senior and Khalmamed Kakabaev.
01.05.2021
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Turkmenistan in the List of Intangible Cultural Human Heritage: Part 1 of the Epic of Gyrogly
In 2003, the UNESCO General Conference has adopted the Convention of protection of intangible cultural heritage. Oral traditions, national music and dances, rituals and festivals as well as unique national craft received this name.
29.04.2021
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Operator Dovletgeldy Hudayberdiyev: Life behind the scene
Everybody loves watching movies. Some are attracted with historical films, other prefer drama, fantasy of documentary. But success of any movie depends not only on the talent of director and actors but also on ability of operator to make effective visual line. To make the plot to be dynamic, to interpret the pulse of emotion via the screen.