Culture
07.11.2026
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The performance "Nowruz in the Land of Ajam" launched the international theatre festival
Within the framework of the V International Theatre Festival "Theatrical Art of the Happy Epoch," which opened in Ashgabat, the troupe of the State Republican Puppet Theatre of the city of Dushanbe (Tajikistan) was the first to present its creativity.
06.11.2026
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Cultural cooperation is the foundation of friendship and peace
On 6 November 2026, the successive meeting of the Council for Cultural Cooperation of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) Member States was held in Ashgabat.
06.11.2026
1436
International Theatre Festival Launched in Turkmenistan
Today, the grand opening of the V International Theatre Festival "Theatrical Art of the Happy Epoch" took place in the capital. This year's forum brought together delegations from Kazakhstan, the Russian Federation, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Armenia. They include masters of the stage, creative companies and admirers of theatrical art.
06.11.2026
1921
For the first time, documentary heritage of Turkmenistan has been included in the regional register of «Memory of the world» programme of UNESCO
The 11th General Assembly and International Seminar of the Regional committee of the UNESCO «Memory of the world» programme for Asia and the Pacific (MOWCAP) will be held in Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia, from 2nd to 6th of November 2026.
06.11.2026
1455
In the Patterns of Embroidery – the Image of a Flourishing Fatherland
The art of embroidery, which occupies a special place in the national heritage of the Turkmen people, is an invaluable treasure left as a gift by mothers and grandmothers. The graceful hands of the craftswomen, in whose creativity the warmth of the female soul is intertwined with sincere love, create a unique world of beauty. This craft has its roots deep in the centuries, as evidenced by finds dating back to the Mesolithic era, discovered as a result of archaeological excavations on the territory of Turkmenistan. Having been perfected over the centuries and passed down from generation to generation, embroidery has turned into a distinctive tradition of our people.
05.11.2026
1506
Ancient history comes to life in the laboratory of the Turkmen state institute of culture
Turkmenistan is an ancient land with a centuries-old history, rich in tangible and intangible cultural heritage.
05.11.2026
1237
Korea is closer than it seems
Sometimes, it is not necessary to go on a journey to get acquainted with a distant country. It is enough to find yourself in an atmosphere where its culture, traditions and national flavor are revealed through a variety of details. It was precisely such an opportunity that the "Korean Culture Week – 2026," held in early November at the "Arkach" shopping center, gave to the residents and guests of Ashgabat.
05.11.2026
1434
Program of the V International theatre festival in Turkmenistan
White marble Ashgabat and the city of Arkadag are hosting the V International theatre festival «Theatre art of the happy epoch. On the 6th of November, creative groups from Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Uzbekistan, and the Russian Federation will present their productions on stage.
05.11.2026
1722
The Centuries-Long History of Turkmenistan's National Pedagogical Heritage in a New Publication
The State Publishing Service of Turkmenistan has recently released the first volume of the multi-volume publication "The History of the Origin and Development of National Pedagogical Thought in Turkmenistan.
04.11.2026
2038
The Embassy of Turkmenistan in Japan organized a cultural and familiarization event in Tokyo
On 3 November 2026, a cultural and familiarization event organized by the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Japan was held in Tokyo. The event was attended by teachers and students of Suginami School in Tokyo.