Now playing Next Cult Traditional Azerbaijani dance lies at the heart of the Azeri culture IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE MINISTRY OF CULTURE AND TOURISM OF THE REPUBLIC OF AZERBAIJAN
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Now playing Next Cult The highly skilled art of copperware production lives on in Lahij IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE MINISTRY OF CULTURE AND TOURISM OF THE REPUBLIC OF AZERBAIJAN Lahij, the village of artisans, lies in the Greater Caucasus mountains in Azerbaijan. For centuries, its highly skilled coppersmiths have produced exquisite and elaborate copper tableware using traditional methods passed down through the generations. 11/10/2021
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Now playing Next Cult Mugham, the unique Azerbaijani musical tradition handed down over generations IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE MINISTRY OF CULTURE AND TOURISM OF THE REPUBLIC OF AZERBAIJAN 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
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Now playing Next Cult Artisans reveal the secrets of how to make the iconic kelaghayi head scarf IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE MINISTRY OF CULTURE AND TOURISM OF THE REPUBLIC OF AZERBAIJAN 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
Now playing Next Cult Exploring Azerbaijan's most ancient art in Baku IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE MINISTRY OF CULTURE AND TOURISM OF THE REPUBLIC OF AZERBAIJAN Carpet weaving is one of Azerbaijan's most ancient arts, dating back to the Bronze Age - explored in this edition of Cult on Euronews. 22/04/2021
Now playing Next Cult Discover the centuries-old culture of Mountain Jews in Azerbaijan IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE MINISTRY OF CULTURE AND TOURISM OF THE REPUBLIC OF AZERBAIJAN Located at the foot of the Greater Caucasus, Krasnaya Sloboda in Azerbaijan is a Jewish settlement that has existed for centuries. We discover the life of the mountain Jews there with a museum dedicated to them. 25/02/2021
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Now playing Next Azerbaijan Armenia and Azerbaijan accuse each other of breaching ceasefire Tensions remain high between Armenia and Azerbaijan despite the ceasefire deal agreed last month. 14/12/2020
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Now playing Next Azerbaijan Flare-up rages on over Nagorno-Karabakh despite US-hosted peace talks As Armenian and Azerbaijani diplomats arrived in the US for peace talks, fighting continued over Nagorno-Karabakh. 25/10/2020
Now playing Next no comment Azerbaijani families grieve sons killed in Nagorno-Karabakh Family members grieve at the grave of an Azerbaijani soldier killed in Nagorno-Karabakh. 15/10/2020
Now playing Next no comment Armenians receive guns to defend town badly hit by shelling People in Martuni, Armenia have been issued guns to defend their town as skirmishes between Armenia and Azerbaijan continue. 15/10/2020
Now playing Next Azerbaijan Civilians pay the price as Nagorno-Karabakh fighting continues Homes are being destroyed as skirmishes continue between Azerbaijani and Armenian forces in the Nagorno-Karabach region. 13/10/2020
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Now playing Next Cult Global artists celebrate musical freedom at the Baku Jazz Festival IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE MINISTRY OF CULTURE AND TOURISM OF THE REPUBLIC OF AZERBAIJAN Audiences were amazed as musicians who had never met before improvised and jammed together during an eclectic celebration of music 25/10/2019
Now playing Next Cult Azerbaijan's Nasimi Festival is a melting pot of Poetry Arts and Spiri IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE MINISTRY OF CULTURE AND TOURISM OF THE REPUBLIC OF AZERBAIJAN Kicking off in Baku, the multi-disciplinary festival bears the name of Imadeddin Nasimi a great 14 century poet and thinkers. 03/10/2019
Now playing Next Focus Saving the world site by site - World Heritage Committee meets in Baku. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE MINISTRY OF CULTURE AND TOURISM OF THE REPUBLIC OF AZERBAIJAN In the Azerbaijan capitalof Baku, Unesco’s 43rd World Heritage Committee met to decide over the course of ten days which sites and monuments needed to be added to the list - and which ones are in danger. 15/07/2019
Now playing Next Azerbaijan Here is why Azerbaijan and Armenia have no formal diplomatic relations An Arsenal player was forced to miss his team playing in the final of the Europa league final because he did not think it was safe for him to travel to Baku, here's why.... 30/05/2019
Now playing Next Azerbaijan Chelsea beat Arsenal 4-1 in a dramatic Europa League final 2019 Chelsea have stormed to victory against Arsenal in the Europa League 2019, claiming four goals to Arsenal's one. 29/05/2019
Now playing Next Focus Sri Lankan movement seeks to reduce communal violence through dialogue IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE MINISTRY OF CULTURE AND TOURISM OF THE REPUBLIC OF AZERBAIJAN Survey shows most Sri Lankans don't have any friends in communities outside their own, group tells The World Forum on Intercultural Dialogue in the Azerbaijani capital Baku. 09/05/2019