CULTURE
FLORIDA FESTIVAL PRESENTS AZERBAIJANI CULTURE
Baku, February 22 (AZERTAC). The Azerbaijani-American community of Florida took part in the 4th international Turkish Festival on 20-21 February. The participants were offered historical and tourist maps of Azerbaijan, Azeri literature samples and publications on Azeri culture, history and art, national music and dresses. The festival featured Turkic history, culture, music, dance, cuisine, art and literature. Tourism, trade and economic potential of Azerbaijan and Turkey were also introduced.
Being held annually the festival brings together thousands of visitors. This year largest cities of the United States, such as Washington, New York, Houston, Boston and others played host to the festival events.
The Azeri contribution to the festival was supported by USAN activists and leaders of the Azerbaijani-American community of Florida.