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Saied Mollaei at the IJF Baku Grand Slam 2022 Day 2

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A Golden day for Azerbaijan

Local hero Hidayat Heydarov was on fire all day on the way to his Gold Medal. He was joined by fellow countrymen, Saied Mollaei, who won his first Gold in 3 years and brought the Azerbaijan tally to 3 Gold medals. This drove the home-crowd wild with joy at the Heydar Aliyev stadium.

05/11/2022

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Sheki and Lahij: A journey into the heart of Azerbaijani heritage

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Sheki and Lahij: A journey into the heart of Azerbaijani heritage

Our new series, 'Explore Azerbaijan' takes an in-depth look at the country's rich heritage and landscapes. In this first episode we discover two must-see locations along the ancient 'Silk Road': Sheki and Lahij.

25/08/2022

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva attended the opening of the folklore festival.

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Azerbaijan: Shusha welcomes the 5th International Folklore Festival

On Thursday, May 12, the 5th International Folklore Festival, also called 'Kharibulbul', kicked off in Shusha, the cultural capital of Azerbaijan.

17/05/2022

Azerbaijan's Gabala Music Festival comes back in full force after a year's hiatus

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Azerbaijan's Gabala Music Festival returns after a year's hiatus

Held at the iconic Heydar Aliyev Congress Centre, orchestras performed for the first time in a year and a half after the pandemic put live music on pause.

16/08/2021

Mugham, the unique Azerbaijani musical tradition handed down over generations

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Mugham, the unique Azerbaijani musical tradition handed down over generations

No form of music is more defining of Azerbaijani culture than Mugham, a centuries-old tradition drawing on folklore and oral history. Discover the master craftsmen and talented musicians keeping the tradition alive.

30/07/2021

Artisans reveal the secrets of how to make the iconic kelaghayi head scarf

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Artisans reveal the secrets of how to make the iconic kelaghayi head scarf

Discover the secrets of silk kelaghayi scarves made in Azerbaijan. Their intricate motifs and rich colours have made them famous worldwide for their beauty. Woven and decorated with skill and artistry, they have even been recognised by UNESCO as intangible cultural heritage.

20/05/2021

People walk past a poster reading "Karabakh is Azerbaijan" in Ganja, Azerbaijan's second largest city, near the border with Armenia, Azerbaijan, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020.

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Azerbaijan summons ambassador over France's Nagorno-Karabakh vote

France's Senate voted on Wednesday to recognise the separatist region of Nagorno-Karabakh as an independent country. The vote is largely symbolic.

26/11/2020