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The official opening of the Culture Week 2025 took place in the building of "Türkmeniň ak öýi" on the territory of the complex "Nowruz ýaýlasy". The event is dedicated to the Day of Culture Workers and Poetry of Makhtumkuli Fragi, the press service of the CIS Executive Committee reports.
The forum has been held annually since 2013 on the initiative of the National Leader Hero-Arkadag. This year, the cultural baton is taken up by the Ahal velayat.
The opening was attended by members of the government, representatives of the Ministry of Culture, universities, public organizations, creative unions and the media. The participants were read a welcoming address by President Serdar Berdimuhamedov. It emphasized the role of culture in strengthening national unity and international cooperation.
An exhibition of decorative and applied arts and museum exhibits was organized in the foyer of the building: carpets, jewelry, musical instruments, ceramics, elements of traditional life and national clothing. A concert was held with the participation of famous performers, folklore groups and competition winners. At the end of the event, a toy-sadaka was organized on behalf of the National Leader Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and President Serdar Berdimuhamedov.
A meeting of museum specialists was held at the Ak bugdaý National Museum. The issues of accounting, storage, digitalization and scientific study of cultural heritage, as well as the protection of historical and cultural monuments were discussed. The play "Shukur Bakhshi" was shown in the Kaakhka etrap. The main character resolves the conflict without weapons, with the help of music and art.
The program will continue in Anau, Ashgabat, Arkadag and other regions. The forum will include theatrical performances, exhibitions, film screenings, seminars, meetings with cultural figures and a media forum.
Culture Week 2025 is held under the motto “International Year of Peace and Trust” and is dedicated to the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s neutrality.
