Azerbaijani Embassy in Japan marks Novruz holiday
Tokyo, March 17 (AZERTAC). Azerbaijani Embassy in Tokyo has organized an event to celebrate Novruz holiday.
The event brought together Japanese public and political figures, members of the Azerbaijani diaspora and journalists.
Opening the event, Azerbaijani ambassador Gursel Ismayilzade briefed participants on Novruz holiday, which had been included into UNESCO list of intangible cultural heritage of the world.
“In 2010, the UN announced March 21st as "International Day of Novruz", he added.
The participants viewed a photo exhibition and documentary films on Novruz traditions, as well as Azerbaijan`s history, culture, art, cuisine and national dances.
Employee of Japan's Environment Ministry Chiaki Hisada made a speech at the event, and congratulated the Azerbaijani people on the occasion of Novruz.
The event also featured a quiz titled “What do I know about Azerbaijan?”.
Editions of “IRS” magazine in the Japanese language were distributed among the participants.
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