Culture
18.12.2025
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An exhibition of Turkmen tapestry masters opened in Ashgabat
A joint exhibition by tapestry artist Kakamyrat Baylyyev and his daughter, Altynjemal Baylyyeva, who continues the work of her father, has opened at the Museum of fine arts in the capital of Turkmenistan.
18.12.2025
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Golden pages of “Turkmenfilm”: the cinematic puzzle of the movie “The Magic Crystal”
On the eve of the 100th anniversary of Turkmen cinematography, we turn to the golden pages of its history.
18.12.2025
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Rovshen Nepesov invites to a New Year concert
On the eve of the New Year, festive shows, concerts, and performances begin across Turkmenistan. The orchestra led by Rovshen Nepesov, which has gained wide recognition in the country, invites music lovers to its concert, which will take place on January 4, 2026, at the “Watan” Cinema and Concert Hall.
17.12.2025
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The youth pop music contest “Ýylyň parlak ýyldyzy” comes to a close
Today, the final of the singing contest “Ýylyň parlak ýyldyzy” was held at the Alp Arslan National Drama Theatre of Turkmenistan. The competition has traditionally become one of the brightest events in the pre-New Year festive program.
17.12.2025
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The youth pop music contest “Ýylyň parlak ýyldyzy” comes to a close
Today, the final of the singing contest “Ýylyň parlak ýyldyzy” was held at the Alp Arslan National Drama Theatre of Turkmenistan. The competition has traditionally become one of the brightest events in the pre-New Year festive program.
17.12.2025
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Cultural calendar of Ashgabat includes a book fair, an intellectual tournament, and theatrical performances
In the lead-up to the holiday of New Year, the Turkmen capital is hosting numerous events that create a magical atmosphere. Every day, the «Berkarar» and «Arkaç» shopping and entertainment centres host craft fairs where you can buy beautiful Christmas tree decorations, unique toys, and holiday gifts. There are also a number of cultural events planned this week to help residents and visitors of the city get into the spirit of New Year.
16.12.2025
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Exhibition in memory of the Turkmen artist Rovshen Annaniyazov
A solo exhibition of paintings by Rovshen Annaniyazov, dedicated to the artist’s 55th birthday, has opened at the Exhibition Center of Fine Arts of the Ministry of Culture of Turkmenistan.
15.12.2025
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Art preserved through the centuries
From time immemorial, storytellers and poet-musicians bakhshi have been held in special esteem among the Turkmen people. No less revered, however, are the talented craftsmen who make traditional musical instruments—the dutar and the gyjak.
15.12.2025
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A performance based on work of Mérimée was presented at the Mary velayat theatre
As part of the foreign drama Week, the State drama theatre named after Kemine of Mary velayat premiered the play «Söýginiň ýolunda» («On the path of love»).
14.12.2025
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New Year exhibition of folk and applied arts “The World of Dolls and Toys”
On the eve of the upcoming New Year 2026, an exhibition of exclusive works by Turkmen craftswomen of folk and applied arts was held at the “Berkarar” shopping and entertainment center. The theme of the exhibition was New Year dolls and toys. Craftswomen from all over the country took part in the exhibition. For example, Tazegul Udaeva brought a collection of national dolls from Balkanabat, while Marina Lopatina from Mary velayat presented a collection of miniature items.