POLITICS
Spouse of Chairman of Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina visits Azerilma carpet gallery
Baku, October 18 (AZERTAC). Spouse of Chairman of Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina Sebia Izetbegović has today visited the International Mugam Center.
She was informed that the construction of the Center was initiated by the First Lady of Azerbaijan, UNESCO and ISESCO Goodwill Ambassador, President of Heydar Aliyev Foundation Mehriban Aliyeva following the April 6, 2005 Order of the President of Azerbaijan on the construction of an International Mugam Center in Baku.
The design of the building was based on elements and shapes of Tar, Azerbaijani musical instrument used in performing Mugam. The concert hall fits 350 people.
The center also has a club, restaurant, study halls and record studios. The official opening of the International Mugam Center took place on December 27, 2008.
The center hosts mugam festivals, concerts, recitals of various singers and performers.
Ms. Izetbegović also toured the Center and listened to the young mugam performers.
She was presented with keepsakes.