Deputy Chairperson of the Cabinet of Ministers Bahar Seyidova reported on preparations for Culture Week, scheduled for 22–27 June in the Ahal velayat, during a government meeting on 13 June. This was reported by the state news agency TDH.

The event is timed to coincide with the celebration of Culture and Arts Workers' Day and the poetry of Magtymguly Pyragy.

The Culture Week will include an opening ceremony at the ‘Türkmeniň ak öýi’ building in the ‘Nowruz ýaýlasy’ valley, concerts, song and music programmes, conferences, exhibitions, creative meetings, poetry evenings, film screenings and performances, as well as a production of the opera ‘Şasenem–Garyp’ at the Magtymguly National Music and Drama Theatre.

In addition, participants in Culture Week will lay flowers at the monument to the great poet in the Magtymguly Pyragy cultural and park complex in the capital.

The Deputy Prime Minister submitted the relevant proposal for consideration by the President of Turkmenistan, Serdar Berdimuhamedov.

After hearing the report, the Head of State emphasised the importance of holding Culture Week at a high level, noting its significance in honour of the Day of Culture and Art Workers, as well as the poetry of Magtymguly Pyragy. In this regard, the President of Turkmenistan instructed the Deputy Prime Minister to ensure thorough preparation for the creative event in the Ahal velayat.