Culture
03.11.2026
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The best masters of Turkmen embroidery were identified in the Balkan velayat
The regional stage of the competition «Turkmen embroidery art – our national heritage» was held in the building of «Türkmeniň ak öýi» in the city of Balkanabat. The competition, organised in the year «Independent neutral Turkmenistan – the homeland of purposeful winged horses», was attended by craftswomen and needlewomen who won etrap and city rounds in the Balkan velayat.
02.11.2026
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A South Korean show-design group performed in Ashgabat
As part of «Korean Culture Week» held to mark the conclusion of the first «Republic of Korea − Central Asia Summit» the South Korean show-design group Saengdonggam Crew performed at the National Music and Drama Theatre, pioneers in the creation of LED-based dance performances, the group has been blending tradition with modern technology since 2002.
30.10.2026
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A Week of Korean Culture, Exhibitions, and Theatre Productions
The coming days’ leisure time will be enriched by a vibrant cultural program. This overview presents events worth visiting.
29.10.2026
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An exhibition titled «Beautiful China: The Art and beauty of Xinjiang» has opened at the Museum of Fine Arts of Turkmenistan
The Museum of fine arts of Turkmenistan hosted the grand opening of an exhibition of fine art and photography titled «Beautiful China: The Art and Beauty of Xinjiang», organised by the International Liaison Department of the China Federation of literary and art circles, the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Federation of Literary and Art Circles, and the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Turkmenistan.
29.10.2026
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The Play “The White Horse” Touches the Hearts of Audiences at the International Theatre Festival of TURKSOY in Andijan
At the 4th International Theatre Festival of TURKSOY in Andijan, which has been designated the Cultural Capital of the Turkic World 2026, an event took place that went far beyond an ordinary competition performance.
29.10.2026
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«The Rider's song» by Chary Nurymov was the highlight of the concert
At the Turkmen national conservatory named after Maya Kuliyeva in Ashgabat, a series of concerts featuring young faculty members is taking place as part of the annual «Zehin joşguny» festival.
28.10.2026
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A Spiritual Bridge Connecting the Past, Present, and Future of the Nation
The latest issue of the quarterly popular-science “Miras” journal, being published by the Magtymguly Institute of Language, Literature, and National Manuscripts of the Academy of Sciences of Turkmenistan, has been released.
28.10.2026
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Hans Zimmer’s Soundtracks Performed by Tahir Atayev Orchestra
The auditorium of the Ashgabat National Music and Drama Theatre was packed to capacity—as it always is for concerts by Tahir Atayev Orchestra. That evening, the musicians and their audience embarked on a journey around the world through iconic blockbuster films. Their guide was the German composer Hans Zimmer, a two-time Academy Award winner, three-time Golden Globe winner, and four-time Grammy Award winner.
28.10.2026
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Conference dedicated to musical instruments of the peoples of the world
To mark the International Day of Intangible Cultural Heritage, a scientific and practical conference entitled «National musical instruments of the peoples of the world» was held in Ashgabat in the Small Hall of the Turkmen national conservatory named after Maya Kuliyeva.
28.10.2026
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Concert «Cipollino» from the series «About Music. Children»
So many people gathered at the concert hall of the «Ashgabat» culture and recreation park in the capital of Turkmenistan to participate in the interactive concert «Cipollino» from the «About Music. Children» series that they could not all fit in one session. And then Honoured Artist of Turkmenistan Vladimir Mkrtumov held two full concerts in a row.