Culture
03.04.2026
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World Health Day Theme: “Together for Health”
World Health Day is celebrated annually on April 7. Its goals are to draw attention to pressing healthcare issues, raise public awareness about healthy lifestyles, and promote international cooperation in these areas.
02.04.2026
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The Graphic Art of Oraz Agabayev Cannot Be Overpraised
A personal exhibition of the Honored Artist of Turkmenistan, Oraz Agabayev, dedicated to his 70th anniversary, has been opened at the Exhibition Center of Fine Arts of the Ministry of Culture of Turkmenistan.
02.04.2026
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Turkmenistan's Cultural Heritage is Presented at the Tajik State Institute of Culture and Arts
On April 1, 2026, the Embassy of Turkmenistan in the Republic of Tajikistan participated in a cultural event held at the Mirzo Tursunzade Tajik State Institute of Culture and Arts, aimed at strengthening national traditions and promoting cultural values.
01.04.2026
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Results of the “Ýaş zehin” Competition Announced in Turkmenistan
As part of the state policy to support young talents, the Ministry of Culture of Turkmenistan held its annual competition among graduates of the country’s music schools—“Ýaş zehin” (“Young Talent”). Around 140 young musicians from all velayats of the country took part in the contest, competing in categories such as piano, string, percussion, and wind instruments, as well as national instruments, the art of bakhshi performance, vocal art, and choreography.
01.04.2026
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Cultural Events Guide: Exhibitions, Concerts, and Theatre Performances
The upcoming weekend will delight residents and guests of the capital with a wide variety of cultural events. Museums, concert halls, and theatres across the city invite visitors to enjoy quality family leisure time.
31.03.2026
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The 2026 motto “Independent, Permanently Neutral Turkmenistan – Homeland of Purposeful Heavenly Horses” presented in Vienna
On March 30, 2026 the Embassy of Turkmenistan in the Republic of Austria, in cooperation with the “Diplomatic Society Magazine”, organized a solemn event dedicated to the spring holidays and the year 2026, held under the motto “Independent, Permanently Neutral Turkmenistan – Homeland of Purposeful Heavenly Horses”.
31.03.2026
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Monument to Magtymguly Pyragy solemnly reopened after restoration in Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan
On March 31, 2026, a solemn opening ceremony for the monument to the great Turkmen poet Magtymguly Pyragy was held in the city of Mazar-i-Sharif, Balkh Province, Afghanistan, following the completion of renovation and restoration works.
30.03.2026
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Legendary Hits Performed Live by the “Melody” Orchestra
At the end of April (on the 25th and 26th), the “Watan” Cinema and Concert Hall will host a performance by the “Melody” Orchestra under the direction of cellist Annaoraz Dovletov.
29.03.2026
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The Russian film festival is taking place in Ashgabat
From 27th to 29th of March, the Russian film festival is taking place in Ashgabat, at the cinema of the «Arkach» Shopping and entertainment complex. The program opened with the family film «Pinocchio» (2025), a new adaptation of famous fairy tale of Alexey Tolstoy, directed by Igor Voloshin.
28.03.2026
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Dialogue of Cultures: An Uzbek Comedy on the Turkmen Stage
The musical comedy “Super gaýyn ene” by Uzbek playwright Sanjarali Imamov was staged at the Magtymguly National Musical and Drama Theatre several years ago, yet every performance still draws a full house, proving that audience interest in this unusual family story remains strong.