22.01.2026

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A landmark event bringing together the ethnocultural roots of Turkic-speaking countries was held in the capital of Turkmenistan. The Cultural Center of the Embassy of the Republic of Türkiye hosted a solemn ceremony dedicated to UNESCO’s official proclamation of 15 December as the World Turkic Language Family Day.

20.01.2026

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The Indian film festival, which started at the «Ashgabat» cinema, greeted guests with a themed poster exhibition, inviting them to fully immerse themselves in the distinctive aesthetics of Bollywood.

20.01.2026

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A landmark event in the country’s cultural life took place in Ashgabat - a personal exhibition by Berdiguly Amansakhedov opened at the exhibition hall of the Union of Artists of Turkmenistan, timed to coincide with his 75th anniversary.

16.01.2026

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On the occasion of the adoption of the 2026 motto “Neutral Independent Turkmenistan – the Homeland of Purposeful Winged Horses”, the State Museum of Fine Arts hosts an exhibition of paintings, ceramic works, and sculptures by Turkmen and Turkish artists.

16.01.2026

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The State drama theatre named after Kemine, Mary velayat, presented the play «Muneçjim» (Stargazer) in the capital as part of a tour. The production by artistic director and director Ata Gullarov was shown on the stage of the Student theatre named after Mollanepes.

15.01.2026

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A cultural event marking the beginning of 2026 - “Independent neutral Turkmenistan - the homeland of purposeful winged horses” - was held in Vienna by the Embassy of Turkmenistan within the framework of the Turkic States Organization Cultural Week at the United Nations Center.

15.01.2026

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In the coming weekend, Ashgabat’s cultural playbill offers a wide variety of events to suit every taste. This overview presents the most significant happenings not to be missed.

13.01.2026

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An exhibition titled “Üstünliklere we rowaçlyklara beslenýär Watan” has opened at the Historical and Local Lore Museum of Dashoguz velayat. A special place in the exposition is occupied by books by the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, Hero-Arkadag Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov.

10.01.2026

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The motto of 2026, “Independent neutral Turkmenistan – the homeland of purposeful winged horses,” has inspired Turkmen artists, and in this connection a gala exhibition has been opened at the Exhibition Center of Fine Arts of the Ministry of Culture of Turkmenistan. 

10.01.2026

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At the first meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers this year, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov approved work plans for the cultural sector.