Aktau named Cultural Capital of Turkic world for 2025
The TÜRKSOY organization has made Aktau the Cultural Capital of the Turkic world for 2025. An extensive program of events is planned in the port city on the Caspian coast.
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Astana hosting Days of Azerbaijani Culture
The capital of Kazakhstan is hosting the Days of Azerbaijani Culture on September 23-26. The event will feature presentation of the book …
OTS agrees on single Turkic alphabet in Baku
It was created on the basis of a project prepared in 1991
Kazakhstan, Russia to cooperate in creative sphere
Representatives of the creative industries of Kazakhstan and the Russian Federation entered into a cooperation agreement at SPIEF
Kazakhstan and China to establish mutual cultural centers
The Kazakh Parliament adopted the Law On ratification of the Agreement between the governments of Kazakhstan and China on mutual establishment of cultural …
Mosaics in Uzbekistan recognized as cultural heritage sites
Uzbekistan included about 157 mosaic panels in the National List of Real Estate Properties of Tangible Cultural Heritage as monuments of monumental art. The purpose of replenishing the register in the resolution is the …
Secrets of ancient wells revealed in Kazakhstan
An online exhibition will tell people about the secrets of the ancient "old-timer wells". It was prepared by specialists from the History Department of KazNU.
TURKSOY honors its 30th anniversary at UNESCO headquarters
The 30th anniversary of the TURKSOY was celebrated at the UNESCO headquarters in Paris as part of the "Days of Turkic Culture" at the UNESCO World …
Days of Culture of Kazakhstan start in Azerbaijan
Today, the Days of Culture of Kazakhstan opened in Baku. The event will last until December 5 and will end with a gala concert of Kazakh art masters.
Türkiye to host Culture Days of Shusha City
Azerbaijan and Türkiye have prepared an agreement on cooperation in the cultural sphere. Countries will strengthen the promotion of Turkic civilization in the world. Culture Days of Shusha will also be held in Ankara.
Exhibition of State Museum of Oriental Art "Russia. Closer to the East" opened at VDNKh
The State Museum of Oriental Art presents the exhibition "Russia. Closer to the East", which will be held at VDNKh. It will feature works of art of the peoples of the Far East and the North Caucasus. The exhibition will be held from November 5 to April 12.
Thriller about Iran withdrawn from Russian cinemas
The film "Holy Spider" was withdrawn from Russian distribution. This decision was made by the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation.
Yom HaShoah 2023 in Israel: what is it
The Holocaust and Heroism Remembrance Day, known colloquially in Israel and abroad as Yom HaShoah, is observed as Israel's day of commemoration for the approximately six million Jews murdered in …
Israeli novelist Meir Shalev passes away
Renowned Israeli author Meir Shalev died Tuesday at the age of 74 after struggling with cancer. Considered one of the most successful and influential Israeli authors of his time, Shalev's books have been translated and published in …
Kazakhstan presents documentary about Heydar Aliyev
Kazakhstani state television broadcaster presented a documentary film, which marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of Heydar Aliyev, Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said during the talks with Azerbaijani President Ilham …
Turan ensemble starts world tour
A large-scale tour will take place in honor of the 15th anniversary of the Turan ensemble. The musicians will perform in the USA, Europe and Asia. The first concert of the tour is scheduled for March 21, it will be held in the US capital.
Turkmenistan to celebrate proclamation of Anau as Turkic World’s Cultural Capital
Turkmenistan’s government has established an organizing committee to hold events to celebrate the proclamation of the ancient city of Anau as the 2024 cultural capital of the Turkic World. …
"Lenfilm" and "Uzbekfilm" to establish cooperation
The film studios "Uzbekfilm" and "Lenfilm" signed a cooperation agreement. According to the Agency of Cinematography's Information service, the studios will cooperate in the field of locations, equipment and …
Japan names kanji of the year
The kanji meaning battle or match was picked as the single most representative Chinese character corresponding to the social mood in Japan this year, a Kyoto-based organization said Monday. The selection for the 28th annual poll run by …
Türkiye’s ‘Traditional Ahlat Stonework’ added to UNESCO list
Türkiye’s "Traditional Ahlat Stonework" has been added to the UNSECO list of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding, the Foreign Ministry said Tuesday. "Our national nomination file of …
