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Live an Unforgettable 48 Hours in İstanbul!Live an Unforgettable 48 Hours in İstanbul!

Live an Unforgettable 48 Hours in İstanbul!

İstanbul, one of the world’s most alluring cities, offers a fascinating history, distinctive cuisine, a vibrant arts and culture scene, and a plethora of shopping opportunities. Türkiye’s most famous metropolis presents visitors with an endless variety of options throughout the year and, continuing its lively rhythm all through winter, remains a crucial destination during that season for a fantastic ‘city-break experience’. Let's spend 48 hours in İstanbul discovering the city’s history, meeting at the most captivating attractions, and sampling the original Michelin-starred cuisine!

New elements of the List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Mankind in photographsNew elements of the List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Mankind in photographs

New elements of the List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Mankind in photographs

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.

Oriental expression on the Ashgabat podium: what impressed the fashion expert from ParisOriental expression on the Ashgabat podium: what impressed the fashion expert from Paris

Oriental expression on the Ashgabat podium: what impressed the fashion expert from Paris

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".

On the 100th anniversary of Gosha Jepbarov: "I think plastic surgery..."On the 100th anniversary of Gosha Jepbarov: "I think plastic surgery..."

On the 100th anniversary of Gosha Jepbarov: "I think plastic surgery..."

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.

Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to Turkmenistan: A look at China through keywords (19th issue)Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to Turkmenistan: A look at China through keywords (19th issue)

Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to Turkmenistan: A look at China through keywords (19th issue)

Eight years ago, the Chinese President and other world leaders adopted the Paris Agreement with great political determination and wisdom, marking a new beginning in global cooperation to combat climate change. On December 1, 2023, the special representative of Chinese President Xi Jinping, a member of the Standing Committee of the Politburo of the CPC Central Committee, and Vice Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China Ding Xuexiang took part in the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change in Dubai and made a speech. As Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China to Turkmenistan, I am ready, based on the speech of Vice-Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China Ding Xuexiang, to acquaint the friends of Turkmenistan with the important contribution and position of China in the field of global climate management.