CULTURE
Opening ceremony of II Mugham festival held in Baku
Baku, March 14 (AZERTAC). Today opening ceremony of the II Mugham International Festival was held in the Baku Mugham Center.
President of International Festival, President of Heydar Aliyev Foundation, UNESCO and ISESCO Goodwill Ambassador, MP Mehriban Aliyeva welcomed the guests who came to participate at the music Festival.
Mehriban Aliyeva spoke of the works done last years to develop and propagandize the magic mugham in the country, noting historical importance of the international festival held on the eve of 20th anniversary of regaining state sovereignty by Azerbaijan.
Speaking of the huge cultural projects implemented by Azerbaijani state, President of Heydar Aliyev Foundation said many cultural and musical monuments are being restored, while others are opened in regions.
Expressing hope for high level organization of the Festival, Mrs. Aliyeva also extended her congratulations on the coming national Novruz Holiday, the Holiday of Spring, and wished success to the music Festival.
The event attended by governmental officials, Members of Parliament, representatives of diplomatic corps accredited in country, renowned public figures and men of art and culture continued with a large concert.
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