Culture
05.02.2026
2291
A unique Interstate competition of television films from the Commonwealth of Independent States, «Flight of the horse: strength and grace», is launching in Turkmenistan
The theme of the competition was not chosen by chance. Turkmens are the creators and pioneers of the first domesticated horse breed in human history − the famous Ahal-Teke.
05.02.2026
1934
The Embassy of Turkmenistan in Ukraine held a gala event in honor of the year's motto and presented a book by the President of Turkmenistan
On February 4, 2026, the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Ukraine hosted a gala event with representatives of Turkmen youth, students, and the diaspora.
05.02.2026
1881
A solemn event dedicated to the motto of 2026 was organized at the Astrakhan State University named after V.N. Tatishchev
A solemn event was held at Astrakhan State University named after V.N. Tatishchev dedicated to the motto of 2026: «Independent Neutral Turkmenistan - the homeland of purposeful heavenly horses».
04.02.2026
1855
A journey into the world of Japanese animation soundtracks
The State Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Honored Artist of Turkmenistan Resul Gylyjov gave a concert dedicated to Japanese animation at the Mukam Palace of the State Cultural Center.
03.02.2026
1530
The final chord: in memory of People’s Artist Orazmyrat Annanepesov
“The dutar is my destiny, my closest friend, to whom I can entrust my most intimate thoughts and feelings.” These words belong to Orazmyrat Annanepesov, People’s Artist of Turkmenistan, Associate Professor at the M. Kuliyeva Turkmen National Conservatory, and a renowned dutar player.
02.02.2026
1780
Works of Turkmen schoolchildren were exhibited at the Japanese art exhibition “Art beyond boundaries”
On January 31, 2026, a ceremony was held at the National Art Center in Tokyo to present letters of gratitude to participants in the schoolchildren's paintings exhibition “Art beyond boundaries”.
31.01.2026
1925
A nationwide festival of bagshy-dessanchy to be held in Dashoguz
Dashoguz velayat is preparing to host a large-scale creative forum. In March of this year, the region will hold a festival with the poetic title “Dünýäde ýaňlanýar ajap dessanym, toý tutýar Garaşsyz Türkmenistanym.”
30.01.2026
2273
Concert of soundtracks from Miyazaki’s anime and other cultural events in Ashgabat
The cultural calendar at the turn of January and February offers residents and visitors of Ashgabat a rich program—from masterpieces of world cinema to an immersion in modern animated classics.
29.01.2026
2275
The film «Arzyman» is a new dedication to Magtymguly Fragi
The fate and legacy of the great Turkmen poet and philosopher of the East, the founder of Turkmen classical literature, Magtymguly Fragi, continue to resonate in the hearts of people, inspiring artists to new creative endeavours.
28.01.2026
3167
The fame of Akhal-teke horses grows in the world
As a result of consecutive efforts of Hero-Arkadag and Arkadagly Hero Serdar, the Akhal-teke breed is recognised as touchstone in world horse breeding, today the glory of Turkmen horses steadily grows in the international arena.