Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan Celebrate Navruz Together

A concert celebrating the Navruz holiday took place in Tashkent, organized by the Heydar Aliyev Azerbaijan Cultural Center. The event gathered representatives from science, culture, and the arts from both countries, along with university faculty, students, and media professionals.

The official part of the event was opened by the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Azerbaijan to the Republic of Uzbekistan, Huseyn Guliyev, The Caspian Post reports citing Uzbek media.

In his speech, he emphasized the historical significance of Navruz for Turkic-speaking peoples and noted that the holiday serves as a symbol of peace, humanism, and unity.

Akif Marifli, Director of the Azerbaijan Cultural Center named after Heydar Aliyev, highlighted in his speech that Navruz represents abundance, prosperity, and a deep connection to traditions.

The concert program featured performances by the People’s Artist of Azerbaijan, Zabit Nabizade, and singers Orkhan Jalilov and Ayshan Mehdiyeva. They were accompanied by distinguished musicians - Tar player Sahib Pashazade and Kamancha player Khayyam Mammadov. Traditional Azerbaijani dances were performed by members of the “Azerbaijan” ensemble, while master Saz player Ilham Abdullayev presented folk melodies.

The celebration concluded with traditional Navruz festivities, including national games, a tea ceremony with sweet treats, and the lighting of a festive bonfire around which guests joined in traditional dances.