Azerbaijani Embassy in Russia holds cultural event
The Azerbaijani Embassy in Moscow has hosted a cultural event titled “Azerbaijan: Country of a Thousand Colours” in partnership with the International Women’s Club of Moscow.
The event was attended by the spouses of heads of foreign diplomatic missions accredited in Moscow, as well as representatives of the international diplomatic community and public organisations, News.Az reports, citing AZERTAC.
In his opening remarks, Azerbaijan’s Ambassador to Russia Rahman Mustafayev said the programme featured demonstrations of national costumes, music, dances and samples of Azerbaijani cuisine. Highlighting Azerbaijan’s rich cultural diversity, the ambassador noted that the unique atmosphere of the event reflected the country’s varied geographical landscape. He described national costumes, music and dances as vital components of Azerbaijan’s national identity.
Nisa Mustafayeva, the spouse of the Azerbaijani ambassador, along with Betül Aksoy Bilgiç, the spouse of the Turkish ambassador to Russia, and Aldona Krajewska, the spouse of the Polish ambassador to Russia, stressed the importance of cultural dialogue and humanitarian ties. They noted that such meetings help bring peoples closer together and promote mutual understanding between cultures.
The programme showcased national costumes, traditional dances and music from various regions of Azerbaijan, as well as decorative and applied arts, including the kelaghayi.
Guests also had the opportunity to sample national cuisine, Azerbaijani sweets and tea.
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