On 4 June, the Avaza International Dance and Folklore Festival ‘Avaza – the land of friendship’ kicked off in the Avaza National Tourist Zone. This was reported by TDH.

The opening ceremony was attended by members of the government, representatives of international organisations, diplomats, cultural figures, as well as creative groups from Iran, India, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and other countries.

The concert programme on the stage of the water park brought together a multitude of musical traditions, national melodies and choreographic performances. The festival will include a scientific forum entitled ‘Küştdepdi – parahatçylyk waspçysy’ dedicated to the study of folk dance and its symbolism, as well as master classes, creative meetings and evening performances by national ensembles.

The grand closing of the festival, the awarding of diplomas to participants and the final gala concert will take place on 6 June.