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Participants of the international forum "Children of the Commonwealth" continue their exploration of the history, culture, and traditions of Tajikistan. As part of the forum's program, schoolchildren from CIS countries visited the Qal'ai Khujand Historical and Cultural Complex, located in Khujand, one of the oldest cities in Central Asia, according to the press service of the CIS Executive Committee.
During the excursion, the children learned about the region's rich historical heritage, viewing museum exhibits, archaeological finds, and artifacts. The guests were particularly drawn to the exhibits depicting Khujand's ancient history, traditions, crafts, and the everyday life of the peoples of Central Asia.
The complex's staff introduced forum participants to important historical events, prominent figures, and cultural achievements of Tajikistan, emphasizing the importance of Khujand as one of the region's key historical centers.
That same day, the schoolchildren visited the A.S. Pushkin State Russian Drama and Comedy Theatre in Buston, where they attended an acting master class featuring Honored Artists of the Republic of Tajikistan.
Guests were greeted by an orchestra performing classical music. An open creative workshop was led by People's Artist of the Republic of Tajikistan Sairam Isoeva and Professor Umar Aliyev, winner of the Kamoli Khujandi Prize.
According to the organizers, approximately one hundred teenagers from the CIS countries had the opportunity to interact with renowned representatives of Tajik theater and gain insight into the theater's work.
During the meeting, Umar Aliyev spoke about the history of theater and the main stages of its development. His lecture covered the evolution of theater from ancient Greek amphitheaters to modern stage experiments. The professor also discussed the work of Tajikistan's leading theater companies and shared his teaching and creative experience.
Sairam Isoeva, in turn, spoke to forum participants about her professional path, the significant roles she has played in her creative career, and the special significance of the theater stage in an actor's life.
The students were particularly interested in the opportunity to ask questions of the stage masters. During the lively discussion, the teenagers actively inquired about the intricacies of the acting profession and creative work.
The theater's cultural program concluded with a performance of "I'll Return," performed by the A.S. Pushkin State Russian Drama and Comedy Theater in Buston. The production, dedicated to the 81st anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War, evoked an emotional response from the young audience.
The "Children of the Commonwealth" forum program continues. Its main goal is to strengthen friendly ties between young people of the CIS countries and promote mutual understanding and respect for the cultural diversity of the peoples of the Commonwealth.
The "Children of the Commonwealth" forum is being held in Tajikistan at the invitation of Rustami Emomali, Speaker of the Upper House of Parliament. The project is being implemented by the CIS Interparliamentary Assembly with the support of the CIS International Fund for Humanitarian Cooperation.
