Culture
22.01.2026
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Ashgabat celebrates the establishment of the World Turkic Language Family Day
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
1267
The Indian film festival has started in Ashgabat
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
1151
“Songs of the Sands” and the recognition of master Berdiguly Amansakhedov
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
1937
Two independent perspectives on the beauty of the Ahal-Teke horse
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
1607
In Ashgabat took place tour of the Mary velayat theatre
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
1999
Cultural event in Vienna marks the beginning of 2026: “Independent neutral Turkmenistan – the homeland of purposeful winged horses”
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
1374
Ashgabat playbill: Ibsen’s play premiere, tour performances of Mary velayat theatre, and an exhibition of racehorses
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
1548
With love for the Motherland
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
2038
Exhibition of works by Turkmen artists dedicated to winged horses
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
3470
The year 2026 in Turkmenistan will be marked by cultural heritage and «winged horses»
At the first meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers this year, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov approved work plans for the cultural sector.