For the second time Turkmenistan as the country of the cultural capital of the Commonwealth of Independent States has received an opportunity to attract attention of scientists and cultural and art workers from the CIS states to its ancient history and rich national culture as well as showcase its modern achievements on the way of progressive development.
The festive atmosphere reigned on the square in front of Dashoguz Ruhiyet Palace – the venue for the solemn forum. It offers a splendid view of the city centre. The green banner of the National Flag of Turkmenistan fluttered at the high flagpole. The monument to the national epic hero Gyorogly is located nearby. The oriental arches decorated with ornamental patterns typical for the region created an atmosphere of plunging into the history. Such a ‘neighbourhood’ underlines the continuity of the glorious past and the wonderful present of our Motherland, our national culture.
National music sounded and an atmosphere of exceptional creativity reigned everywhere. The flags of our country and the CIS states fluttered in the wind.
The delegations of cultural workers and artists in bright national costumes, who arrived in Dashoguz to participate in the festival of friendship, marched in a colourful parade.
Bread and salt were offered to the guests. The folk ethnographic groups from Dashoguz Velayat presented their gift – the music and dance composition illustrating the succession of times and generations.
The heads and representatives of the Ministry of Culture, public organisations, cultural and art workers, journalists, the elders and students gathered together in the conference hall of the Ruhiyet Palace.
The welcoming address of the President of Turkmenistan to the participants in the festive events was presented.
A number of international events involving well-known scientists, historians, museum experts, cultural workers and artists from the states of the CIS and Turkmenistan will be held in our country this year. In his welcoming address, the President of Turkmenistan noted that these actions would play a critical role in enriching, preserving and promoting the cultural heritage of our people.
The floor was given to Chairman of the Executive Committee - CIS Executive Secretary Sergey Lebedev, who expressed gratitude to President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov for promoting constructive international cooperation and consistent steps taken to expand humanitarian cooperation in the CIS and all over the world and hosting major cultural forums in our country.
Chairman of the Executive Committee - CIS Executive Secretary Sergey Lebedev presented the certificate on the conferment of the status of the cultural capital of the Commonwealth of Independent States in 2016 to Dashoguz to the head of municipal administration.
In his welcome address presented at the ceremony, Minister of Culture of Russia Vladimir Medinsky expressed belief that the events, which would take place in Dashoguz throughout the year, would facilitate the interpenetration of cultures and promote common human values.
Upon conclusion of the solemn ceremony, cultural and art workers from Turkmenistan and a number of the CIS states performed a gala concert. The idea of a dialogue of cultures, friendship between nations and their creative unity was conveyed during the spectacular show that took place against the background depicting a magnificent oriental palace.
The concert programme included folk and modern melodies and songs, dances and theatrical performances reflecting the unique customs and traditions of different peoples of the world passed down through the centuries and preserved till our times. Collected in the colourful bouquet, they became a wonderful gift for the spectators who heartily welcomed talented artists in bright national costumes.
The finale of the concert was the performance of the Song of Friendship.
In the afternoon, the festive events continued at the Dashoguz Velayat History Museum.
The opening of the exhibition that featured the works of fine, applied, decorative and photography arts took place in the Museum. Contemporary craftspeople showcased their handicrafts and works of decorative arts created in Turkmen yurts installed in front of the museum building. The spectacular musical and dance performances presented by the united dance ensembles ‘demonstrated’ the stages of development of Turkmen musical art.
Foreign guests could see the collection of artefacts and rarities – the evidence of the rich history and culture of the region kept in the Dashoguz Velayat History Museum. The museum exposition devoted to the creative work of famous folk musicians, virtuoso artists, popularizers of Turkmen music and classical poetry aroused keen interest among the guests.
The programme of the forum included the visit to the multifunctional shopping centre, where the original colour of oriental bazaars is preserved.
The festive events in Dashoguz launched the large-scale cultural and educational programme that would be taking place in the cultural capital of the CIS throughout the year.
The programme of the festive events includes conferences, meetings with cultural workers and writers, concerts of cultural and art workers from the CIS states and other international events as well as theatrical performances, film festivals, exhibitions of archaeological finds and art works. The International science conference “Turkmenistan – the Country of Rich Intangible and Cultural Heritage” will be held in May. Roundtable discussions and other events on the study of monuments in Kunya Urgench inscribed on the UNESCO’s World Heritage List will be held in August.
The festive atmosphere reigned on the square in front of Dashoguz Ruhiyet Palace – the venue for the solemn forum. It offers a splendid view of the city centre. The green banner of the National Flag of Turkmenistan fluttered at the high flagpole. The monument to the national epic hero Gyorogly is located nearby. The oriental arches decorated with ornamental patterns typical for the region created an atmosphere of plunging into the history. Such a ‘neighbourhood’ underlines the continuity of the glorious past and the wonderful present of our Motherland, our national culture.
National music sounded and an atmosphere of exceptional creativity reigned everywhere. The flags of our country and the CIS states fluttered in the wind.
The delegations of cultural workers and artists in bright national costumes, who arrived in Dashoguz to participate in the festival of friendship, marched in a colourful parade.
Bread and salt were offered to the guests. The folk ethnographic groups from Dashoguz Velayat presented their gift – the music and dance composition illustrating the succession of times and generations.
The heads and representatives of the Ministry of Culture, public organisations, cultural and art workers, journalists, the elders and students gathered together in the conference hall of the Ruhiyet Palace.
The welcoming address of the President of Turkmenistan to the participants in the festive events was presented.
A number of international events involving well-known scientists, historians, museum experts, cultural workers and artists from the states of the CIS and Turkmenistan will be held in our country this year. In his welcoming address, the President of Turkmenistan noted that these actions would play a critical role in enriching, preserving and promoting the cultural heritage of our people.
The floor was given to Chairman of the Executive Committee - CIS Executive Secretary Sergey Lebedev, who expressed gratitude to President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov for promoting constructive international cooperation and consistent steps taken to expand humanitarian cooperation in the CIS and all over the world and hosting major cultural forums in our country.
Chairman of the Executive Committee - CIS Executive Secretary Sergey Lebedev presented the certificate on the conferment of the status of the cultural capital of the Commonwealth of Independent States in 2016 to Dashoguz to the head of municipal administration.
In his welcome address presented at the ceremony, Minister of Culture of Russia Vladimir Medinsky expressed belief that the events, which would take place in Dashoguz throughout the year, would facilitate the interpenetration of cultures and promote common human values.
Upon conclusion of the solemn ceremony, cultural and art workers from Turkmenistan and a number of the CIS states performed a gala concert. The idea of a dialogue of cultures, friendship between nations and their creative unity was conveyed during the spectacular show that took place against the background depicting a magnificent oriental palace.
The concert programme included folk and modern melodies and songs, dances and theatrical performances reflecting the unique customs and traditions of different peoples of the world passed down through the centuries and preserved till our times. Collected in the colourful bouquet, they became a wonderful gift for the spectators who heartily welcomed talented artists in bright national costumes.
The finale of the concert was the performance of the Song of Friendship.
In the afternoon, the festive events continued at the Dashoguz Velayat History Museum.
The opening of the exhibition that featured the works of fine, applied, decorative and photography arts took place in the Museum. Contemporary craftspeople showcased their handicrafts and works of decorative arts created in Turkmen yurts installed in front of the museum building. The spectacular musical and dance performances presented by the united dance ensembles ‘demonstrated’ the stages of development of Turkmen musical art.
Foreign guests could see the collection of artefacts and rarities – the evidence of the rich history and culture of the region kept in the Dashoguz Velayat History Museum. The museum exposition devoted to the creative work of famous folk musicians, virtuoso artists, popularizers of Turkmen music and classical poetry aroused keen interest among the guests.
The programme of the forum included the visit to the multifunctional shopping centre, where the original colour of oriental bazaars is preserved.
The festive events in Dashoguz launched the large-scale cultural and educational programme that would be taking place in the cultural capital of the CIS throughout the year.
The programme of the festive events includes conferences, meetings with cultural workers and writers, concerts of cultural and art workers from the CIS states and other international events as well as theatrical performances, film festivals, exhibitions of archaeological finds and art works. The International science conference “Turkmenistan – the Country of Rich Intangible and Cultural Heritage” will be held in May. Roundtable discussions and other events on the study of monuments in Kunya Urgench inscribed on the UNESCO’s World Heritage List will be held in August.
