Culture
Turkmen equestrian group ‘Galkynysh’ performed at the international festival in Istanbul
24.05.2025In May 2025, the VII International Ethnosport Culture Festival was held in Istanbul, where Turkmenistan presented its rich culture and art of national horse breeding. The equestrian games group ‘Galkynysh’, created on the initiative of Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, became one of the main stars of the event. This is reported by the online edition of ‘Turkmenistan: Golden age’. Turkmen jigits demonstrated on the world arena the art of horse riding and complicated tricks, national costumes and musical traditions of Turkmenistan, as well as the beauty of the famous Akhalteke horses, which are a living symbol of the country's cultural heritage. Their grace and endurance once again confirmed the high status of Turkmen horse breeding as a unique phenomenon of world culture. The festival, organised by the World Confederation of Ethnosports, has become an important platform for strengthening international cultural ties and demonstrating the diversity of traditional sports.
Works by Turkmen artists included in the exhibition at the Tretyakov Gallery
23.05.2025A unique art exhibition ‘Colours of the World’ organised on the initiative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation has opened in the halls of the State Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow. The visitors' attention was particularly drawn to the works of Turkmen artists, selected thanks to the professional approach of the gallery's curators, the press service of the Turkmen diplomatic mission in the Russian Federation reports. The exhibition included one hundred works presented by twenty embassies of Asia, Africa, Middle East, Latin America and CIS countries. Each work reflects national artistic traditions and modern trends, forming a bright, multi-layered picture of the world's cultural diversity. The event took place in the new building of the gallery on Kadashevskaya Embankment and gathered about 60 diplomatic missions. Some of the diplomats not only curated the exposition, but also acted as authors of the presented works. The source notes that the works of Turkmen artists were characterised by both deep national content and original artistic form, arousing keen interest of both the professional community and the general audience. The stand with contemporary Turkmen painting became one of the central points of attraction of the exposition. The exposition became a large-scale cultural diplomacy project that united the works provided by the diplomatic missions accredited in the Russian capital.
Turkmenistan and Kyrgyzstan strengthen ties through cultural dialogue in Arkadag
22.05.2025A meeting with a Kyrgyz delegation was held in the city of Arkadag to discuss bilateral co-operation between Turkmenistan and Kyrgyzstan. The official talks were combined with a rich cultural programme highlighting the historical commonality of traditions of the two nations. This is reported by the IIC. The cultural part of the visit included a symbolic exchange of gifts: the Kyrgyz side presented its Turkmen colleagues with natural honey and a traditional string instrument komuz, which is related to the Turkmen dutar. The delegation visited the International Academy of Horse Breeding named after Aba Annaev, where they learnt about the work on preservation of the famous Akhalteke breed. The guests watched a unique performance at the Gorogly State Equestrian Circus, and at the International Akhalteke Equestrian Complex they saw a joint performance of Akhalteke horses, Kyrgyz Taigan hunting dogs, Turkmen tazy greyhounds and eagle catchers. This spectacular event clearly demonstrated the common cultural heritage of the peoples of Central Asia.
Turkmen poets will participate in an international festival in Kyrgyzstan
20.05.2025Young poets from Turkmenistan will take part in the international festival ‘Zhashyl aalam’ (‘Green World’), which will be held from 28 to 30 May in the picturesque city of Osh (Kyrgyzstan). This is reported by the IIC of Turkmenistan. According to the source, the festival will become a platform for creative dialogue and strengthening of cultural ties between aspiring authors from Turkmenistan, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkey, Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan. In addition, the participation of Turkmen poets in such a significant international event emphasises the growing interest in the contemporary literature of Turkmenistan and contributes to the deepening of cultural interaction in the Turkic world.
Ashgabat hosts the ‘Music of the World’ International Festival
20.05.2025The opening ceremony of the International Festival ‘Music of the World’ was held in the Mukam Palace of the State Cultural Centre of Turkmenistan. This was reported by the state news agency 'Turkmenistan: Golden Age'. The cultural forum gathered in Ashgabat distinguished composers, conductors, opera singers and musicians from Russia, China, France, Iran, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan. According to the source, the welcoming address by President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov at the beginning of the ceremony emphasised the importance of international creative forums for the promotion of national culture and strengthening of friendly ties between peoples. The Head of State expressed confidence that the festival would become a bright platform for cultural exchange and popularisation of universal humanistic values. Performances by artists from China, Armenia, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan and Russia attracted special attention of the audience. Compositions dedicated to peace, friendship and cultural diversity were performed. The evening ended with the song ‘Türkmen sährasy’, which was welcomed by the audience with standing ovations and applause. The foyer of the Mukam Palace was decorated with an exhibition introducing the guests to the historical and cultural heritage of Turkmenistan. Excursions to the sights of Ashgabat were organised for foreign participants. The source notes that the festival also includes creative meetings, master classes of foreign artists and a final gala concert to summarise the results of this large-scale cultural event.
A concert on the occasion of Constitution and State Flag Day was held in Ashgabat
19.05.2025The ‘Aşgabat’ Song and Music Centre hosted a concert of masters of arts dedicated to the Constitution and State Flag Day of Turkmenistan. The holiday uniting the two state symbols emphasises the importance of national unity and cultural traditions of the country. This is reported by the state news agency TDH. The event was opened with a literary and musical composition ‘Başym gurban bolsun Türkmenistana, başym gurban Arkadagly Serdara, başym gurban parlap duran tuguma, başym gurban bolsun Arkadagyma!’. The programme included performances by popular vocalists, musical and choreographic groups, as well as young participants from folklore ensembles. The audience was particularly excited by the performance of patriotic songs reflecting pride in the country's achievements. The concert ended with a kushtdepdi dance in a modern interpretation, presented by the ‘Miras’ group. The festive events timed to mark Constitution and State Flag Day were held across the country, uniting people in an atmosphere of celebration and patriotism.
Photo exhibition to mark the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan's neutrality opened in Turkey
16.05.2025On 16 May this year, the Turkish province of Alanya hosted the grand opening of a photo exhibition dedicated to the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan's permanent neutrality and the proclamation of 2025 as the International Year of Peace and Trust. The event was organised by the Embassy of Turkmenistan in the Republic of Turkey together with the University of Alanya. This was reported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan. The opening ceremony was attended by prominent cultural figures, representatives of socio-political organisations in Turkey, journalists and students. The participants of the event stressed that Turkmenistan, pursuing a peace-loving foreign policy, successfully implements large-scale development programmes through equal international cooperation. The exposition presented a photopanorama demonstrating the successes of Turkmenistan's urban development policy. Special attention was paid to the projects aimed at improving the quality of life of the population, creating comfortable conditions for labour and recreation of citizens. The exhibition was a testimony of the country's achievements over three decades of neutral status.
Turkmen filmmakers will participate in the film festival in Bishkek
15.05.2025The III Bishkek International Film Festival will be held in the Kyrgyz capital from 11 to 15 June, with the participation of Turkmen filmmakers. They will present the feature film ‘Kitap’ (‘The Book’) directed by Hekim Alovov, as Turkmenistan's IIC reports. According to the source, the film, which was made by the Oguzkhan Turkmenfilm Association, is based on the work of Nurmyrat Sarykhanov and tells about the reverence of spiritual values by the Turkmen people. The film has already won recognition at the IV International Film Festival of the Turkic World "Gorkut ata" in Ashgabat and was awarded at the II International Film Festival "Turan" in Izmir.
An unusual performance RITUALS took place in Ashgabat
11.05.2025The Mukam Palace hosted an unusual performance RITUALS, where ancient Turkmen traditions met European avant-garde. The event, organised with the support of the Ministry of Culture of Turkmenistan and European partners, gathered a full hall of spectators. This was reported by IIC. The evening began with the performance of the Akdjayar ensemble from the Balkan velayat, which presented the Kushtdepdi dance, recognised by UNESCO as part of the world cultural heritage. The performance featured both Turkmen ensembles and European choreographers, including Italy's Margherita Bergamo. The State Dance Ensemble of Turkmenistan and the Mengli group presented numbers where traditional movements were organically combined with elements of contemporary dance. Multimedia accompaniment - light projections and digital effects - turned the stage into a dynamic artistic space where every gesture of the artists was visually continued. This international project, implemented with the support of the Ministry of Culture of Turkmenistan and European partners, clearly showed that art remains a universal language capable of uniting different cultures and epochs.
A festive concert was held in Ashgabat on 9 May
11.05.2025On 9 May, a solemn concert dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War was held at the Maya Kuliyeva Turkmen National Conservatory. The evening began with a poignant moment: host Zamir Aliyev read out the memories of Lyudmila Shelemetova, who was evacuated from Estonia to Ashgabat when she was 8 years old. Her story about bombings, echelons with wounded and fear of a small child moved the hall to tears. This is reported by the Internet publication ‘Turkmenistan: Golden age’. The concert was opened by the folk melody ‘Kechpelek’ performed by dutarist Ishanmuhammet Gundogdiyev, setting the tone for the evening. Meylis Atageldiyev and bayanist Ruslan Baltayev performed the song ‘Eh, roads’ and caused special emotions. And when the artist proposed the audience to sing the legendary ‘Katyusha’ together, the audience willingly supported. The concert programme included both life-affirming songs of the war years - ‘Smuglyanka’, ‘Accidental Waltz’, ‘Blue Handkerchief’ - and poignant works reminding of the tragic pages of the war: “Cranes” by Jan Frenkel and ‘Schindler's List’ by John Williams. Pianist Perman Yagdiyev performed Rachmaninoff's Prelude in G Minor, adding lyrical depth to the programme. The concert ended traditionally with the hymn ‘Victory Day’, which was sung by the whole hall, paying tribute to the memory of the heroes.
Turkmen women artists presented national art at the exhibition in Tashkent
08.05.2025The capital of Uzbekistan is hosting the landmark exhibition "Women Artists of the Turkic World" which brings together talented authors from Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Turkey and Uzbekistan. The exhibition presents a rare synthesis of traditional art and modern artistic endeavours - from national crafts to avant-garde experiments. This is reported by the Internet publication "Turkmenistan: Golden age". Special attention attract the works of Turkmen artists Guncha Gochmuradova and Khatija Amansahedova, teachers of the State Academy of Arts of Turkmenistan. Their works imbued with national colour became a bright part not only of the exhibition, but also of the International Festival of Traditional Art held in parallel. As part of the April festival dedicated to the "green" economy, the Turkmen craftswomen got acquainted with the cultural monuments of Samarkand and Bukhara and took part in a professional conference where they shared the secrets of Turkmen traditional art. This large-scale cultural project contributes to strengthening creative ties between Turkic people and opens new horizons for young talents.
Turkmen vocalists will perform in Moscow in honor of the 80th anniversary of Victory
07.05.2025Students of the Turkmen National Conservatory named after M. Kuliyeva together with young performers from CIS countries are preparing a special concert programme to celebrate Victory Day. This is reported by the Internet publication ‘Turkmenistan: Golden age’. Of particular interest is the performance of the united choir, which will be attended by talented performers from eight countries: Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan, Kyrgyzstan, Armenia, Kazakhstan, Belarus, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. Active preparations for this large-scale event are underway. Turkmen and Azerbaijani students at the Gnesin Russian Academy of Music under the guidance of rector A.S.Ryzhinsky are rehearsing famous military works. The programme will include such iconic compositions as ‘Holy War’, the anthem ‘Bells’ and the legendary song ‘Victory Day’. Participation in such international projects is of special importance for Turkmen students - it contributes to their creative growth, development of stage skills and strengthening of cultural ties between the countries.
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