Ankara:Azerbaijan is taking a prominent role in the 4th World Cultures Festival in Ankara, Trkiye’s capital.
According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the festival features participation from diplomatic missions, embassies, and cultural centers from 72 countries. It is organized by the Ebrisem ve Sirus Foundation with support from Trkiye’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Azerbaijan’s presence is marked by the Azerbaijan Cultural Center under its Embassy in Trkiye. The center’s stand offers insights into Azerbaijan’s statehood and cultural history, displaying books supported by the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, national souvenirs, carpets, kelaghayis, and handmade dolls. This stand has drawn significant interest from visitors eager to learn about Azerbaijan’s culture and taste its national sweets.
The event also showcases music and dance performances from participating countries, with Azerbaijani folk dances performed by the Zangazur Dance Ensemble, affiliated with the Azerbaijan Cultural Center.
Traditional costumes from various nations are featured, and the Cultural Center organized a fashion show titled ‘Historical Azerbaijani Costumes,’ with designs by the Baku Fashion House. Turkish students modeled national costumes designed by Laman Gulamova.
Additionally, Azerbaijani national dishes were served to festival attendees at the Buta restaurant in Ankara.