Zangilan:The city recently celebrated its inaugural Zangilan City Day with a variety of events. The festivities kicked off on October 20 at the Zangilan Congress Center, featuring the opening of the “Zangilan Plov Festival.”
According to Azeri-Press news agency, the celebrations included a photo exhibition organized by the Union of Photographers of Azerbaijan. The exhibition, titled “Zangilan – On the Wings of Time,” highlighted the history, nature, and modern landscape of Zangilan. Additionally, activities for children such as drawing and handicraft exhibitions, face painting, and art masterclasses were held. The XX Children’s Theater also performed during the event.
A concert followed, showcasing performances by soloists from the M. Magomayev Azerbaijan State Academic Philharmonic and the F. Amirov Azerbaijan State Song and Dance Ensemble. The program featured folk songs, compositions by Azerbaijani composers, and traditional dances.
The event was attended by Vahid Hajiyev, the Special Representative of the President of Azerbaijan in the Jabrayil, Gubadli, and Zangilan districts, Deputy Minister of Culture Murad Huseynov, family members of martyrs, representatives from state institutions, and local residents. The celebrations were supported by the Special Representative Office of the President and the Karabakh Revival Fund, with organization by the Ministry of Culture and the Restoration, Construction and Management Service in the Jabrayil, Gubadli, and Zangilan districts.