CULTURE
Days of Azerbaijani Culture kick off in China
Baku, May 25 (AZERTAC). The days of Azerbaijani culture started in China with support of Ministries of Culture and Tourism of Azerbaijan and China and Azerbaijani embassy in China.
The event brought together top-ranking representatives of China, members of the diplomatic corps and students. Azerbaijani Minister of Culture and Tourism Abulfaz Garayev told of history of Azerbaijan`s richest culture and art adding the first theater, opera and ballet in the East appeared in Azerbaijan. He said relations between Azerbaijan and China were rapidly developing.
Chinese deputy minister of culture stressed significance of the cultural cooperation in strengthening of relations between the two countries.
Azerbaijani masters of art gave a concert for Chinese audience. Azerbaijani state chamber orchestra performed compositions of Azerbaijani classics.
A photo exhibition will be also held as a part of days of culture.