Warsaw: A photo exhibition titled ‘Western Azerbaijan in Our Cultural Memory’ has opened at Twardowski Square in the heart of Warsaw, Poland. The event is organized by the Embassy of Azerbaijan in Poland, APA reports, citing the Western Azerbaijan Community.
According to Azeri-Press News Agency, the opening ceremony saw the presence of Nargiz Gurbanova, Azerbaijan’s Ambassador to Poland, and Qaya Mammadov, Deputy Chairman of the Board of the Western Azerbaijan Community and Member of Parliament. In her speech, Ambassador Gurbanova provided a detailed overview of the history of Western Azerbaijan, highlighting the ethnic cleansing faced by its people and the destruction of its cultural heritage.
Qaya Mammadov emphasized the universal value of cultural heritage and urged the global community to recognize and react to the destruction of Azerbaijan’s cultural sites in what is now Armenia. He further expressed the Western Azerbaijan Community’s commitment to a peaceful return and called on nations worldwide to support this cause along with the restoration and preservation of Western Azerbaijan’s cultural heritage.
The opening ceremony was attended by various dignitaries, including heads of diplomatic missions accredited in Poland, scholars, cultural and art figures, representatives from religious communities, and active members of the Azerbaijani diaspora.
The exhibition, open until April 28, 2025, showcases a variety of photographs that capture the rich heritage of Western Azerbaijan. It includes historical documents, images of renowned cultural figures from the region, representations of their creative works, scenes of deportation, and photos of destroyed monuments.