Culture & Life
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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Khurshidbanu Natavan: Monument of Women’s Freedom Vandalized in France
By Ms. Shervin Najafpour, Chairwoman of the cultural bridge building organization CAN. In line with the friendship and cooperation agreement signed in 2015 between the city of Ismailli in Azerbaijan and Évian-les-Bains in France led to the creation of a
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On the Master´s 100th Anniversary: Tofig Ahmadov (1924-1981)
The famous jazz musician, saxophonist, clarinetist, conductor, composer from Azerbaijan The history of Azerbaijani jazz dates back to the 30s of the 20th century and is inseparably linked with the activities of the outstanding Azerbaijani composers Niyazi, Tofig Guliyev. They
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Thor Heyerdahl: Tracing Odin’s Origins
By Ms. Shervin Najafpour, Chairwoman of the cultural bridge building organization CAN. Born on the stunning coast of Norway, which is known for its rich Viking heritage, Thor Heyerdahl’s childhood home in Larvik had a breathtaking view of the open
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