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A joint concert of the State Dance Ensembles of Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan was held

The Days of Azerbaijani Culture in Turkmenistan continued with a diverse cultural programme. On June 6, a joint concert of the State Dance Ensembles of Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan was held at the Gorogly State Equestrian Circus in the city of Arkadag.

The event was attended by Azerbaijan's Minister of Culture Adil Karimli, Deputy Minister of Culture of Turkmenistan Nursahet Shirimov, Azerbaijan's Ambassador to Turkmenistan Gismat Gozalov, representatives of the Ministries of Culture of both countries, cultural figures, and members of the public.

During the concert, the dance ensembles of both countries performed traditional national dances.

The Azerbaijani State Dance Ensemble presented performances of “Nagaralar”, “Toy”, “Gazakhi”, “Tarakama”, “Chaychi”, “Aghchichek”, and “Uzundara”, which attracted great interest and received enthusiastic applause from the audience.

The performances reflected the rich cultural heritage of Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan, highlighting the longstanding friendship and cultural ties between the two nations. The colourful programme demonstrated the diversity and distinctive traditions of both cultures.

The event continued with a traditional Turkmen equestrian show featuring various acrobatic performances with horses. The spectacular display showcased the ancient horse-riding traditions of the Turkmen people and provided the audience with a memorable experience.