Heydar Aliyev Foundation organizes exhibition in Bordeaux
Bordeaux, April 27 (AZERTAC). An exhibition on Azerbaijan has been held in Bordeaux, France, as part of “Cultural Treasures of Azerbaijan - the Pearl of Caucasus” project organized by the Heydar Aliyev Foundation and supported by the Azerbaijani embassy.
Bordeaux is the 11th French city marking Days of Azerbaijan in France. Bordeaux and Baku have been sister cities since 1986.
Bordeaux is a port city on the Garonne River in the Gironde department in southwestern France. The city of Bordeaux, with a population of 242,945 inhabitants, is the 9th largest city in France. The Greater Bordeaux, called Communauté Urbaine de Bordeaux is the 5th largest urban area in France after Paris, Lyon, Lille and Marseille, with a population of 719,489 inhabitants. Its metropolitan area aire urbaine has a population of 1,114,000. It is the capital of the Aquitaine region, as well as the prefecture of the Gironde department. Its inhabitants are called "Bordelais" (for men) or "Bordelaise" (for women).
The city`s nicknames are "La perle d`Aquitaine", "La Belle Endormie" (Sleeping Beauty) in reference to the old center which had black walls due to pollution. Nowadays, this is not the case. In fact, a part of the city, Le Port de La Lune, was almost completely renovated.
Bordeaux is the world`s major wine industry capital. It is home to the world`s main wine fair, Vinexpo, while the wine economy in the metro area moves 14.5 billion euros each year. Bordeaux wine has been produced in the region since the 8th century. The historic part of the city is on the UNESCO World Heritage List as "an outstanding urban and architectural ensemble" of the 18th century.
Like Azerbaijanis, Bordelais are hospitable and kind. They are eager to learn about art, culture, music and history of other nations. In this sense, the exhibition “Cultural Treasures of Azerbaijan - the Pearl of Caucasus”, which officially opened in Bordeaux by Mrs. Mehriban Aliyeva, President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, was a real gift for the city inhabitants. That was why Bordelais showed great interest in exhibits, including carpets, samples of copper and pottery products, music instruments characterizing the country`s ancient and rich history.
In the opening ceremony, first deputy of the city mayor Didier Cazabone and Azerbaijani ambassador Elchin Amirbayov made remarks.
They praised projects of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, especially “Cultural Treasures of Azerbaijan - the Pearl of Caucasus” in terms of promoting Azerbaijan in regions of France.
Speakers thanked President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation Mrs. Mehriban Aliyeva for her effective initiatives.
The well-known theatre of Bordeaux Theatre Femina this time witnessed enchanting beauty of the Azerbaijani music culture. Azerbaijani art masters - youth camera orchestra of Baku Musician Academy headed by People`s Artist Yegana Akhundova, featured unforgettable performances for Bordelais. The orchestra was conducted by Fuad Ibrahimov. The concert program once more time proved how magnificent is Azerbaijani culture.
Sharing their impressions about the event, all participants thanked Azerbaijan`s First Lady, President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation Mrs Mehriban Aliyeva for this grandiose project.
“This is really a gift to France and Bordeaux city from Azerbaijan. We were impressed with the exhibition and the concert. We thank the Heydar Aliyev Foundation and its President Mrs Mehriban Aliyeva for this opportunity,” said first deputy of the mayor Didier Cazabone.
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