Culture

26.02.2026

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Memorial evening honoring Nabat Nurmukhammedova and Amanbibi Velmyradova

The Maya Kuliyeva Turkmen National Conservatory hosted a commemorative evening in honor of two renowned singers — People’s Artist of Turkmenistan Nabat Nurmukhammedova and Amanbibi Velmyradova.

26.02.2026

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The “Talyp Gözeli–2026” competition stage was held at the Turkmen National Conservatory

Recently, the Turkmen National Conservatory hosted a competition to select the most beautiful female student of the university – “Student Beauty.” Each of the four faculties nominated one contestant for the title.

26.02.2026

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Jazz rhythms and theatrical stages invite audiences

The cultural life of Ashgabat continues to delight with its diversity. With the arrival of spring, the capital’s playbills promise to become even more vibrant, preparing a whole series of long-awaited premieres and concerts.

25.02.2026

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A Turkmen-Chinese concert in honour of the spring Festival was held in Ashgabat

To celebrate the Chinese New year, a joint Turkmen-Chinese concert was held at the Palace of mukams of the State cultural centre of Turkmenistan.

24.02.2026

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The art of Chinese calligraphy became the focus of a meeting at the State Academy of Arts of Turkmenistan

Ashgabat was visited by a distinguished delegation of cultural figures from the People’s Republic of China. During their visit, the guests are becoming acquainted with the rich heritage of the Turkmen people and sharing the traditions of the ancient culture of the Celestial Empire.

23.02.2026

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A festive evening was held in Ashgabat in honor of Robert Burns’ birthday

On February 20, the British Embassy in Turkmenistan hosted a formal reception in Ashgabat to mark the birthday of the outstanding Scottish poet Robert Burns.

21.02.2026

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Another international success of the film "Composer"

Today, at the capital cinema «Aşgabat» a solemn event devoted to the significant event took place - the feature film "Composer" created with financial assistance of the Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charitable Foundation for Assistance to Children in Need of Guardianship was awarded special awards of the TURKSOY.

20.02.2026

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Filmmakers from the CIS to take part in Turkmenistan’s film competition “Flight of the Steed: Strength and Grace”

The announcement of the launch of the Interstate Television Film Competition of the CIS Member States, “Flight of the Steed: Strength and Grace,” has generated wide interest among the media and film communities.

20.02.2026

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A creative competition dedicated to the motto of the year held in the Balkan velayat

These days, events dedicated to the Year of “Independent Neutral Turkmenistan – the Homeland of Purposeful Winged Horses” are being held at a high level in the Balkan velayat.