Culture
15.07.2026
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Commemorative events were held in Ashgabat to mark Türkiye Democracy and National Unity Day
A memorial ceremony and a thematic photo exhibition were held at the Cultural centre of the Embassy of the Republic of Türkiye in Turkmenistan to mark Türkiye Democracy and National Unity Day.
15.07.2026
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The “Gülüň Owadan” Competition Highlights the Historical Significance and Value of Felt Art
The Lebap velayat hosted a round of the prestigious “Gülüň Owadan” competition, highlighting the historical significance and value of our decorative and applied arts.
12.07.2026
2517
A New Exhibition Opens at the Art Gallery
A new large-scale exhibition featuring works by Turkmen artists has opened at the Art Gallery of Contemporary Art. Thirty artists are showcasing more than 100 works, including paintings, ceramics, and small-scale sculptures.
09.07.2026
2643
The Horseshoes of Gyrat: The Story of a School Museum Exhibit
In the year held under the motto "Independent Neutral Turkmenistan – the Homeland of Purposeful Winged Horses," the people's memory brings back many fascinating stories about horses that earned lasting fame during their lifetimes. One such story was shared with us by Korpe Seyitnazarov, a teacher at Secondary School No. 12 named after Tagan Berdiyev in the Magtymguly etrap, the Balkan velayat.
09.07.2026
2577
Visiting an Art Gallery – A Great Way to Spend Your Leisure Time
The exhibition at the Art Gallery of the Union of Artists of Turkmenistan has recently been renewed. Around 50 Turkmen artists have presented more than 140 works. The exhibition opens with a display of small-scale sculptures by Maksatmyrat Hojainov.
07.07.2026
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Exhibition of Scenic Design Graphics and Paintings
The exhibition "The Beauty of Theatrical Scenery" was held at the Museum of Fine Arts of Turkmenistan. Its first visitors included museum staff, cultural professionals, and university students.
05.07.2026
2516
Akhal-teke horse - a symbol of creative potential of our people
Today, the Mukam Palace of the state culture centre of Turkmenistan hosted a solemn forum, in which speeches of issues of organisation significant events in the modern history of the country were heard, especially festive events planned for the current year «Independent neutral Turkmenistan - the homeland of purposeful winged racers». The present event once again confirms a complex approach shown at the state level to preparation and conduction of significant holidays in the life of the country and society.
04.07.2026
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Turkmenistan Is Developing a Digital Registry of Its Historical and Cultural Heritage
President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov chaired a regular meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers via the digital system, during which key issues of national importance and social development initiatives were discussed.
04.07.2026
2431
A celebration in honour of the Turkmen-Iranian cultural dialogue was held in Ashgabat
The Cultural centre of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Turkmenistan hosted a landmark event combining two important humanitarian initiatives: an awards ceremony for the winners of an art competition dedicated to the bonds of friendship and brotherhood between the two countries, and the presentation of a Turkmen translation of a unique publication about Iranian national cuisine.
03.07.2026
2128
A child is the connection between generations
On the 3rd of July, the exhibition «Child – the connection between generations» opened at the State museum of the State cultural centre of Turkmenistan.