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Azerbaijani Culture Days open in Cannes [PHOTO]

14 July 2017 [15:50] - TODAY.AZ

By Azernews


By Amina Nazarli

Azerbaijani Culture Days have kicked off in Cannes, France, aiming at bringing the two nations and peoples closer to each other.

Vice-President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation Leyla Aliyeva attended the event, organized by the Foundation on July 14.

The opening ceremony of "Toghrul Narimanbeyov: the melody of colors" exhibition was held as part of the Culture Days at the Gare Maritime exhibition pavilion, Azertac reported.

Assistant to the First Vice-President of Azerbaijan, Executive Director of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation Anar Alakbarov, addressing the event, hailed the importance of such projects organized by the Foundation in different countries in terms of promoting Azerbaijan's history and culture and delivering Azerbaijani realities to the world.

Highlighting the creative activity of Toghrul Narimanbeyov, who played a crucial role in the fine arts of Azerbaijan, Anar Alakbarov thanked those who contributed to this project, including Cannes Mayor's office.

Deputy Mayor of Cannes, Frank Chikli noted that organizing the Azerbaijani Culture Days in the city has become a tradition. He noted that Azerbaijan and the city of Cannes attach great importance to culture.

Chikli said that the works demonstrated at the exhibition will introduce Azerbaijan`s folklore and culture to Cannes' residents and tourists. "Such kind of cultural events contribute to strengthening relations between the two countries."

The exhibition, which features more than 30 works of Toghrul Narimanbeyov, will be open to public until August 1.

The opening ceremony of the Culture Days also featured a concert program of Azerbaijani musicians.

Speaking prior to the concert, Anar Alakbarov extended Azerbaijani First Vice-President Mehriban Aliyeva`s best wishes to the event participants.

He congratulated the people of France on the Bastille Day, and wished them peace and tranquility.

President of the Association of Friends of Azerbaijan in France Jean-Francois Mancel hailed the excellent organization of international events in Azerbaijan.

Frank Chikli handed a portrait of Mehriban Aliyeva, drawn by French artist Olivier Domin, to Anar Alakbarov.

The event then featured fireworks show made as part of the traditional Festival d'Art Pyrotechnigue in Cannes.

Starting its activity since 2004, the Heydar Aliyev Foundation has been actively participating in building a new society and contributing to the social and economic development of Azerbaijan, by implementing various projects in spheres such as education, public health, culture, sports, science and technology, environment, and social and other spheres.

























































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