Azerbaijan joins Turkish Culture Festival in Washington
Baku, October 3 (AZERTAC). The US Azeris Network (USAN) and Karabakh Foundation presented Azeri culture in the Turkish Culture Festival held in Washington.
Visitors of the festival were informed on the rich and ancient history and cultural heritage of Azerbaijan, Karabakh`s customs and traditions, Azeri community in the US and relationship between the two countries.
The performances of Turkish dance ensemble “Kardelen” and Azeri students studying in the US aroused keen interest in the festival.
Executive director of the USAN Adil Bagirov said that the network always represents Azerbaijan in the Turkish festivals held annually in different states of the US, including Washington, Huston, Miami and others.
The US`s Karabakh Foundation has joined the festival for the second time. The Foundation`s stand featured Karabakh`s map, carpets, books on mugham and calendars.
The annual Turkish festival has been organized by the Assembly of Turkish American Associations since 2002.
Mayors of Washington and Ankara Vincent Gray and Melih Gokcek signed a sister city agreement during the festival.
Popular singers from Ankara including Ferhat Gocer joined to the 9th festival to the effect.
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