Culture
01.05.2021
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‘The Son’ or the Story of a Boy with the Dutar Who Captivated the World
Ahead of the Movie Week, we suggest taking a look back at some iconic movies from the rich legacy of Turkmen cinema. One of them is a touching movie entitled ‘The Son’. The script was co-written by Sergey Bodrov Senior and Khalmamed Kakabaev.
01.05.2021
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Turkmenistan in the List of Intangible Cultural Human Heritage: Part 1 of the Epic of Gyrogly
In 2003, the UNESCO General Conference has adopted the Convention of protection of intangible cultural heritage. Oral traditions, national music and dances, rituals and festivals as well as unique national craft received this name.
29.04.2021
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Operator Dovletgeldy Hudayberdiyev: Life behind the scene
Everybody loves watching movies. Some are attracted with historical films, other prefer drama, fantasy of documentary. But success of any movie depends not only on the talent of director and actors but also on ability of operator to make effective visual line. To make the plot to be dynamic, to interpret the pulse of emotion via the screen.
29.04.2021
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The Many Faces of Kushtdepdi: Ancient and Timeless Turkmen Dance
International Dance Day is celebrated on April 29 every year across the globe. Kushtdepdi, the dance that has become the distinctive signature of the national culture and whose roots stretch back thousands of years, perfectly exemplifies how ancient traditions are reflected in modern art.
28.04.2021
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Performances by Ragtime: Jazz Rhythms and Gift for Mother
A jazz concert is an occasion when both musicians and audience members feel actively engaged, enthusiastic and excited. Heart-touching sounds of the saxophone, rhythmic percussion solos and expressive bass guitar chords took the audience on a journey into the world of jazz.
28.04.2021
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World of Feelings and Music by Antonín Dvořák: Czech Composer’s Works Performed in Ashgabat
The Maya Kulieva Turkmen National Conservatory’s Big Hall has played host to a concert devoted to the late-19th century Czech composer Antonín Dvořák as this year marks the 180th anniversary of his birth. The concert was organized by teachers and students of the Chamber Ensemble Department.
26.04.2021
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Following the dream or several shots of photographer’s life
There is no any single adult in the world who never make at least couple of pictures by photo camera in the world. The history of this art has started back in France in far 1826 when inventor Joseph Niépce has stood up 8 hours behind the camera and received the image, which has become the first photo officially and has been simply named “View from Window”.
26.04.2021
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Ashgabat Captured on Film: Movie Week to Mark Turkmen Capital’s 140th Anniversary
The Oguzkhan Türkmenfilm Association of the State Committee for Television and Cinematography has a special and enjoyable treat for movies fans. The idea itself is certainly interesting. Movies of previous and recent years where our capital serves as a beautiful backdrop have been selected for screening.
25.04.2021
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Winners of art contest in honor of Turkmen Shepherd Dog are announced
The results of creative contest of artistic image of Turkmen dog in visual, decorative and applied art, printing production, photos, on TV channels among artists, sculptors, carpet makers, photographers, personnel of printing houses, TV operators have been summed up.
23.04.2021
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Exhibition Brings Akhalteke Horse and Alabay Dog into Focus
The Museum of Fine Arts is currently running an exhibition of works by Turkmen artists to celebrate the Turkmen horse and Turkmen Alabay dog.