Azerbaijan: The epic tales of Dede Qorqud added to the UNESCO list

Azerbaijan: The epic tales of Dede Qorqud added to the UNESCO list

Azerbaijan UNESCO

The epic tales of Dede Qorqud, handed down for centuries by the Oguz Turks, have been added to the list of UNESCO’s cultural heritage representatives. The announcement was made during the 13th session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Protection of the Intangible Cultural Heritage held in Port Louis, capital of Mauritius.

The document on this nomination was presented jointly by Turkey, Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan.

The Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Turkey stated in a statement that the heritage of Dede Qorqud was a “unifying element” among the Turkish-speaking countries.

Dede Qorqud is based on 12 heroic legends, stories and stories and 13 traditional musical compositions shared and transmitted through the generations through oral expressions, performing arts, cultural codes and musical compositions.

In the heart of the world, at the crossroads between Europe and Asia, AZERBAIJAN is preparing for an autumn full of cultural events and festivals worthy of a season to be experienced

In the heart of the world, at the crossroads between Europe and Asia, AZERBAIJAN is preparing for an autumn full of cultural events and festivals worthy of a season to be experienced

Azerbaijan Festival & Eventi

The “Pomegranate festival” is an annual cultural festival held in October in the city of Goychay. The festival offers a fair and exhibitions that offer different varieties of pomegranates as well as various products made from pomegranate from local companies. Different types of pomegranates can be tasted by visitors. People who participate in the festival can also enjoy fruit juices and a particular syrup obtained from the fruit called “Narsharab.

The main objective of the festival is to promote Goychay pomegranates throughout the world and spread the knowledge, virtues and uses in the kitchen of this extraordinary fruit. There is a prize awarded to the biggest pomegranate of the party, and there are several other competitions.

During the festival a series of entertainment activities take place. Folklore groups and groups of dancers present their shows along with athletic competitions. Traditional dances and Azerbaijani music are performed during the parade that takes place throughout the festival.

The festival  ends with the big concert and with traditional fireworks in the main square of the city. Several thousand people visit the party that usually takes place in October.

The lovers of the most refined sound, can not ignore “Baku Jazz Festival” (14-28 October 2018). Also this year the capital of Azerbaijan becomes the beating heart of this musical genre thanks to the festival organized by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. Opening the curtain on this edition will be the famous British soul singer, Omar Lye-Fook. An unmissable opportunity, if you want to meet great talents. Program and artists on the site: www.bakujazzfestival.com

“GOUBA Carpet Festival” becomes a must for all interior design enthusiasts and others. The Azeri carpets, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2010, are famous all over the world for their beautiful ornamental patterns and bright colors. As part of the Festival, guests, in addition to the possibility of buying the beautiful carpets, will be able to learn the story and the phases of their weaving development.

7 selected travel agents that attend the eductour in Azerbaijan from 9 to 13 April 2018.

7 selected travel agents that attend the eductour in Azerbaijan from 9 to 13 April 2018.

Azerbaijan

Excellent reductions for the newly concluded eductour that took place in Azerbaijan in collaboration with our partner Enctours and Turkish Airlines.

Tour Operator, thanks to a specially organized program that touched the most significant cities of the destination such as Baku – Gobustan – Shemakha – Lahij – Sheki), were able to test the services offered by the three hotels that hosted them : Sapphire Inn Hotel 4 * www.sapphire.az  Sheki Saray Hotel 4 * www.shekisaray.az  and Pullman Baku Hotel 5 * http://www.pullmanhotels.com/gb/hotel-A8J3-pullman-baku/index.shtml  – We wanted to let the T.O.  discover the beauties of this country, today still for many unknown, since we are very interested in their feedback. We are very satisfied with the outcome of this experience, which we hope will lead to excellent results in terms of travel materializations. Once again we find that making the product live for our partners is one of the best ways to enhance our work.

BAKU is getting ready to turn on the Formula 1 engines !!!

BAKU is getting ready to turn on the Formula 1 engines !!!

Azerbaijan

Pure adrenaline lovers, listen, listen !!!

Now in its third spectacular edition, the Azerbaijan Formula 1 Grand Prix will take place this year along the streets of the Circuit of Baku, on the banks of the Caspian Sea, next April 29th 2018, never so early in the season !!!

This well-known event also offers fans a privileged point of exploration on modern architecture and historical buildings that populate the capital of Azerbaijan. The packages organized by the corresponding ENC TOUR include tickets for the race, as well as overnight stays in hotels and various opportunities to discover the city in all its glory.

For more information, mailto enctours@tourismconnection.it 

Azerbaijan, today,  even more affordable destination for Italians, thanks to the entry visa in just 3 working days, and culturally even more intriguing thanks to two major openings .

Azerbaijan, today, even more affordable destination for Italians, thanks to the entry visa in just 3 working days, and culturally even more intriguing thanks to two major openings .

Azerbaijan Visti

A small country  that boasts an extraordinary ancient history. An important crossroads of the Caucasus, it faces with vigorous impetus on the international scene of the third millennium, strong of an economy in impetuous growth, of a state that is at the same time Islamic and secular, where many religions coexist peacefully and the Constitution guarantees full equality of rights between man and woman.

Its capital Baku,  hosted this year, the  second F1 Grand Prix  (last year’s race in the city was called the Grand Prix of Europe). But today, few,  still know,  that this fragment of Central Asia, has recently opened two very important cultural sites, dedicated to famous names, which have marked the history of the country.

The first cut of the ribbon, which took place last November 2017 by the Head of State, was  the inauguration of the Museum dedicated to Mirza Shafi Vazeh in Ganja, built with the support of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation. The construction of the museum began in March 2016 and ended in November 2017. The two-story building has rooms for exhibitions, conferences and administrative.  Around the museum, a park dedicated to the intellectual, covers an area of two hectares and houses where  the main  statue  represents the poet.

The second important “ouvertoure”, always with the presence of President Ilham Aliyev, is represented by the new building of the State Philharmonic of the city of Ganja. A six-story building that has administrative, training, make-up, directing and recreation rooms and a canteen. The building also include a 1200-seat concert hall and a 300-seat conference hall, 11 halls, including  VIP area.

The philharmonic is also a library for selling  books. The statues of famous composers such as Uzeyir Hajibeyli, Fikrat Amirov, Gara Garayev, Niyazi and Arif Malikov are placed on the balcony on the third floor of the building.
In the outdoor area,  were also built, a special area  for outdoor summer concerts, an observation tower, an underground car park for 500 cars and a two-story gallery of two building blocks with a total surface area of 2,000 square meters.
During the construction of the Philharmonic, external works were carried out to enrich the landscape, and installed two fountains decorated with national ornaments.

For more information about, visit official web-page:

https://evisa.gov.az