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. 

08.01.2026

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During the winter school holidays, festive celebrations continue on the square in front of the “Älem” Cultural and Entertainment Center. Happy children are having a great time at themed stands and near the main symbol of 2026 — the steed.

06.01.2026

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The traditions of Turkmen hunting, including falconry, are reflected in a new work by the renowned sculptor, member of the Union of Artists of Turkmenistan, Baygeldi Annamedov, titled “Düýäniň üstündäki awçy”.

05.01.2026

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During the New Year holidays, one of the pleasant pastimes for Ashgabat residents and visitors to the capital was a performance at the «Watan» cinema and concert hall by musicians from the Rovshen Nepesov Orchestra, bringing to life melodies from popular TV series.

04.01.2026

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A ceremonial celebration of Father’s Day was held at the Cultural Center of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Ashgabat. The event was attended by the Ambassador of Iran to Turkmenistan, Ali Mojtaba Rouzbehani, students of the center studying the Persian language, their teachers, residents of the capital, representatives of the public, and the media.

03.01.2026

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Visiting circus performances during the New Year holidays has become a good tradition for Ashgabat’s children and guests of the capital. And the creative team of the Turkmen State Circus prepared a new show for its audience.

30.12.2025

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On the eve of the most eagerly awaited winter holiday, a concert by Takhir Atayev’s String Orchestra took place at the Magtymguly National Music and Drama Theater.