Days of Uzbek Culture Open at Heydar Aliyev Center

BAKU, Dec 15 (AZƏRTAC/APP) : The opening ceremony of the Days of Uzbek Culture, organized by Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Culture, was held at the Heydar Aliyev Center. The event featured a concert program with artists from both countries. Guests first viewed a photo exhibition dedicated to Uzbekistan’s cultural heritage, history, and modern development.
Deputy Minister of Culture of Azerbaijan Farid Jafarov described the event as a vivid manifestation of mutual respect and love between the two fraternal peoples. He emphasized its significance for the entire Turkic world, noting the long-standing admiration for each other’s cultures and the tradition of reciprocal culture days as a commitment to preserving shared spiritual heritage.
Jafarov highlighted the deep historical, cultural, and spiritual ties uniting Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan as integral parts of the unique Turkic world, strengthened by common roots, language family, rich heritage, and religious values. These relations extend to political, economic, and humanitarian cooperation, including multilateral formats through organizations like the Organization of Turkic States, UNESCO, ICESCO, and the CIS.
Uzbekistan’s Deputy Minister of Culture Bahodir Ahmadov stated that the event demonstrates the high level of cultural ties, reflecting mutual love, respect, and shared values. He noted thorough preparations, with the concert featuring not only Uzbek performers but also Azerbaijani music and art samples, showcasing cultural enrichment and close roots.
The concert presented music and dance performances reflecting Uzbekistan’s rich heritage. The Days aim to strengthen friendship, develop humanitarian cooperation, and expand cultural dialogue. They will continue until December 20.
On December 15, the first meeting of the Uzbekistan-Azerbaijan Joint Cultural Commission is scheduled. The program includes performances by the “Navruz” dance ensemble and the Uzbekistan State Symphony Orchestra. The closing ceremony will take place at the Mirzo Ulugbek secondary school in Fuzuli, built by Uzbekistan in 2023.
A cultural program for the Uzbek delegation is also planned in Baku. This follows the Days of Uzbek Culture in Baku in 2023 and Days of Azerbaijani Culture in Tashkent in 2024.