Many Turkmen artists, writers and musicians draw inspiration and spiritual strength from the creative heritage of the great poet and thinker of the East, Magtymguly Fragi. The ideas, thoughts and emotions of the classic poet resonate with new vigour in the works of composers, embodied in various formats - from short pieces to operas.
In the Jingyuetan scenic spot in Changchun, northeast China's Jilin province, a fountain show captivated many tourists. In the center of a square, Chen Jiamin, a tourist from Heilongjiang province, which neighbors Jilin, was posing for photos with the performers of the fountain show.
Assos, turning its face to the deep blue waters under the shadow of ancient olive trees, is an Aegean jewel at the foot of Mount Ida.
I have known the famous conductor Nury Mukhyev for a long time, since my student years. Halypa is a mentor, that's how the students respectfully call him. He is always friendly to everyone and always in a good mood.
The State Symphony Orchestra of Turkmenistan took part in the World Orchestra Festival in Vienna and presented national music at prestigious venues in the Austrian capital
On July 13-14, 2024, in the capital of the Republic of Tatarstan, as part of the gastronomic festival “Tasty Kazan”, the 300th anniversary of the birth of the great Turkmen poet Magtymguly Fragi was also celebrated.
It’s true what they say: “Whatever you name the yacht, that’s how it will sail.” Quite recently, a new project, the musical group “Masterpieces of the Classics,” was launched and had its first free voyage. And the debut concert that took place the other day is clear proof of this.
The first of April is a day that invades our daily lives, reminding us of a cheerful and carefree view of the world. This day is filled with playful pranks and jokes. But where did this funny tradition come from, and why has it become so popular, including in Turkmenistan?
Novruz Bayram is one of the most beloved and revered holidays in Turkmenistan and other countries where Turkic-speaking people live. It is celebrated on March 21 and marks the arrival of spring, the awakening of nature and the beginning of a new year according to the natural calendar. The celebration of Novruz Bayram is a centuries-old tradition that dates back to ancient times.
He is known as an author of literature for children, a poet, novelist, playwright and screenwriter. However, those who are familiar with his work are also aware of another facet of him. He is seriously engaged in literary experiments, composing poetry in avant-garde poetic trends and styles. Many of his neo-poems have been published in books, as well as newspapers and magazines in our country. The topic of today's interview with Hemra Shirov is experimental poetry.
The delegation of the Getty American Museum (Los Angeles, California) is again in Ashgabat these days. The next visit was organized as part of the joint work with the State Museum of Turkmenistan on the conservation and restoration of a unique artifact – an image of the Buddha's head, a fragment of sculpture found in Ancient Merv and dated to the 5th century.
Cultural heritage is not limited to monuments and collections of objects. The UNESCO list includes the "intangible" — traditions or performing arts, social practices, rituals, festive events, knowledge about nature and the universe, crafts. Despite its fragility, intangible cultural heritage is essential to maintain cultural diversity in an increasingly globalized environment. Understanding the intangible cultural heritage of different communities helps to conduct intercultural dialogue and encourages mutual respect for other lifestyles. The importance of intangible cultural heritage lies not in the cultural manifestation itself, but in the wealth of knowledge and skills transmitted through it from one generation to another.
The Ashgabat House of Models, one of the centers of the creative industry of the Turkmen capital, is hosting the ethnic style festival this week. The three-day forum was organized by the secretariat of the National Commission of Turkmenistan for UNESCO together with the Mayor's Office and the House of Models on the occasion of the inclusion of Ashgabat in the UNESCO network of creative cities in the category "Design".
The other day, primary school and kindergarten students from the French MLF school in Ashgabat went on an excursion to the Turkmen State Puppet Theater.
The theater is an ever–moving phenomenon, changing over time, closely related to the aesthetic demands of the audience and the level of their artistic preparedness. In order to "put" the plot of a work of art into a ballet performance, the director must pass through the prism of a chosen super task a lot of plot and psychological lines. Such an extraordinary gift was possessed by Gosha Jepbarov, the first professional ballet dancer, choreographer and choreographer, whose 100th anniversary is being celebrated this year by the musical community of Turkmenistan.
