Day of Azerbaijani Culture marked in Krasnoyarsk [PHOTO]

3 May 2017 16:46 (UTC+04:00)

By Laman Ismayilova

Day of Azerbaijani Culture was held in Krasnoyarsk, Russia.

The event was organized by the Azerbaijani National Cultural Community in Krasnoyarsk, Trend Life reported.

The gala evening was timed to the 10th anniversary of Azerbaijan’s music and dance ensemble "Odlar Yurdu" in Russia.

The ensemble, created in 2007 by prominent public figures Saadet Qarayeva and Alakbar Garayev, successfully represents the national culture and history, not only in Siberia but all over Russia and other countries.

Guests of the festive enjoyed exhibition of Azerbaijani decorative and applied art, literature and creativity, organized by the Department of the Azerbaijani Youth Organization of Russia (AMOR) in Krasnoyarsk.

Moreover, the ensemble's beloved performances, including "Dance of the Karabakh shepherds" and "Dance Havalari" left no one indifferent.

Undoubtedly, "Friendship" dance by choreographer Etibar Zeynalov created a great furor among spectators. More than twenty nations united under the fascinating rhythms of Azerbaijani music.

The highlight of the evening was the premiere of "Sari Gelin" legend ( Yellow Bride) led by the soloist of Azerbaijan's State Ensemble Rauf Zeynalov and "Odlar Yurdu" ensemble's teaching staff Agil Jafarov, Aysel Jafarova and Sanubar Ismayilova.

Among the guests were prominent Krasnoyarsk politicians and public figures - the mayor of Krasnoyarsk city Edkham Akbulatov, Deputy Minister of Culture of the Krasnoyarsk region Olga Vasilenko, Head of the House of Peoples' Friendship of the Krasnoyarsk region Petr Suvorov, General Director of the Palace of Labor and Concord Valery Khatkevich and others.

General Director of the Palace gave the ensemble a confirmation of the "Nation title" for 2017-2020. Also, teaching staff and artistic director of the ensemble "Odlar Yurdu" received thankful letter and diplomas from the leadership of Krasnoyarsk city, Ministry of Culture of the Krasnoyarsk and on behalf of other regional public organizations and institutions for long-term work on preservation and development of Azerbaijani culture in the region.

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Laman Ismayilova is AzerNews’ staff journalist, follow her on Twitter: @Lam_Ismayilova