AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoCultural Exchange: Azerbaijani traditions took the spotlight at South Korea’s Migrants’ Arirang Festival, where a pavilion introduced visitors to national dress, kelaghayi silk scarves, tea culture and music. In Baku, an Indian Embassy exhibition and reading of the Panchatantra brought young artists together to celebrate shared cultural ties. Craft and Women’s Creativity: Azercell-backed “SHE – Fabric of the Future” paired gurama patchwork traditions with contemporary design and discussion of new opportunities for women. Art and Heritage: The Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum’s exhibition “May the Grey-White Horse Never Stumble” explores the horse’s place in history and culture through more than 50 works by Azerbaijani and Turkish artists. Living Traditions: Young musicians in Guba learned tar and accordion from experienced performers in masterclasses focused on passing on musical traditions. Architecture: A new feature spotlights Sheki Khans’ Palace, an 18th-century landmark famed for its painted façades and intricate shebeke stained glass. Diaspora: Concerts in Oslo and Stavanger marked Azerbaijan’s Victory Day and 20 years of the Norwegian Azerbaijanis’ Youth Organization.
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