Culture & Life
Caucasian Germans Around Göygöl and Shamkir – An International Model of Azerbaijani Tolerance
By Dr. Carsten Sander Christensen For more than 1200 years, the area we today know as Azerbaijan, has been a predominantly Muslim land area. In 2025 almost 98% of the population are Muslims in the country. Azerbaijan is actually considered
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Grand Nowruz Celebration at the Azerbaijani House in Salzburg
A remarkable Nowruz celebration took place at the Azerbaijani House in the Austrian city of Salzburg. The event brought together Azerbaijanis from various regions of Austria and served to preserve and promote their national values. The chairman of the Azerbaijani
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In a Jazz Rhythm: Dialogue with Salman Gambarov
An interview with Mr. Salman Gambarov, prepared by Nigar Salamzada exclusively for Azerbaijan Today Magazine. Salman Gambarov is a virtuoso pianist, composer, and the founder of Bakustic Jazz, a group renowned for its unique blend of traditional motifs and improvisational
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Azerbaijani Tandir Craftsmanship and Bread Baking Recognized as UNESCO Intangible Heritage
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has included the Azerbaijani tandir craftsmanship and bread baking in the List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. “Today, during the 19th session of UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of
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Iravan – Once the Independent County’s Capital, Later Made to Ones’ Country Capital
By Amir Ali Sardari Iravani The Iravan Khanate, an independent state in the South Caucasus, emerged in 1748 and lasted until 1828. Initially a self-governing khanate, it came under the control of the Qajar dynasty by 1805. Strategically located and
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Heyder Baba – Shahriyar Was Telling the Truth, The World Was a World of Lies
By Shervin NajafpourHeyder Baba, the world is a false one, It has remained so from Suleiman and Noah. It has given birth to its sons, and put them in trouble. It has taken away what has given to anyone, From
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Behind Closed Doors: “Voices of Silence” Exhibition Sheds Light on Domestic Violence
By Nargiz Abbasova The topic of domestic violence has garnered increased attention in recent years, and various events aim to shed light on this pressing issue. One such event is the powerful exhibition “Voices of Silence” by multidisciplinary artist Aydan
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Climate Change and Its Impact on Population Dynamics Discussed as Part of the “29 Climate Conversations: The Road to COP29” Series
The “29 Climate Conversations: The Road to COP29” series, initiated by the United Nations in Azerbaijan, hosted its tenth event focusing on “Climate change and its impact on population dynamics”. The event, organized jointly with the UNFPA country office in
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International Event Devoted to The Jazz Orchestra Tradition in Azerbaijan
International Jazz Day is a global forum celebrated annually worldwide on April 30. This year one of the International Jazz Day celebration events took place in Baku at the ADA University on April 29. The event consisted of the open
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Azerbaijan and Connections to Scandinavia: Thor Heyerdahl’s Theory and the Vikings
By Dr. Carsten Sander Christensen In 1999, a book appeared on the book market: “Ingen grenser” (No Borders). The author was the world famous Norwegian explorer and archeologist Thor Heyerdahl. Thor Heyerdahl died in 2002 a last visited Azerbaijan two
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