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Azerbaijan-America Alliance holds 3rd meeting in Washington

17 November 2014 [10:15] - TODAY.AZ

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By Nigar Orujova

The Azerbaijan-America Alliance has held its third annual gala event called "The Beauty and Natural Wonders of Azerbaijan" in Washington.

The event was attended by representative of the U.S. Congress, ambassadors, businessmen and more than 600 guests. The event highlighted Azerbaijan’s rich history and culture. The guests enjoyed traditional Azerbaijani cuisine and the stunning performances of traditional and modern Azerbaijani artists, singers and dancer at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium.

The event was opened by the Founder and Leader of the Alliance, Anar Mammadov.

"Baku and Washington are the capitals of the two friendly countries - Azerbaijan and the United States. Our culture and our history span centuries and although we are divided by a grand ocean in two continents, we still have the same values as two very close neighbors," he said.

Then Azerbaijan’s Ambassador to the U.S. Elin Suleymanov took the podium and addressed the event.

U.S. Congressman, Chairman of the Azerbaijan-America Alliance Dan Burton, addressing the event, said the relations between Azerbaijan and the United States are on the rise.

American politicians and public figures noted in their speeches the importance of developing relations between the two countries.

Later, the organizers served five traditional dishes of Azerbaijani cuisine. Moreover, famous Azerbaijani artists provide guests with a memorable evening. The State Dance Company displayed Azerbaijan’s exciting national dances.

Then the guests were acquainted with Azerbaijani folk music Mugham performed by the great singer, People's Artist Alim Qasimov and his daughter Fargana Qasimova.

Honored artists of Azerbaijan Tunzala Agayeva and Abbas Bagirov performed modern Azerbaijani and American songs while Emil Afrasiyab impressed guests with the beauty of the traditional jazz.

The performance of Natig Rhythm Group contributed to the exciting of the event.

The Azerbaijani American Alliance is a non-partisan and non-profit organization providing information broadly about the culture, society, industry, history, and current events of the Azerbaijani people.

Through academic discussions, cultural programs, and political debate, the alliance plans to turn into a major organization that deals with the promotion of a long, sustained partnership between Azerbaijan and America.

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