Concert for the 120th anniversary of Shostakovich, exhibition "Horses in Chinese Art" and other cultural events of the week

12.11.2026

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Concert for the 120th anniversary of Shostakovich, exhibition "Horses in Chinese Art" and other cultural events of the week

In the coming days, interesting cultural events will take place – from concerts to exhibitions. We invite you to familiarize yourself with some of the events in this selection.

An Indian film festival, organized by the Ministry of Culture of Turkmenistan in cooperation with the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting of India, is being held in the Lebap velayat. The program includes well-known Bollywood films – "Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge," "Dangal," "Go For it! India," "English Vinglish" and "83." The showings are taking place at the Palace of Culture of the city of Turkmenabat and will last until November 13.

On November 14 at 18:30, a musical evening dedicated to the 120th anniversary of Dmitri Shostakovich will take place in the Grand Hall of the Maya Kuliyeva Turkmen National Conservatory. Listeners will be treated to a fresh interpretation of the scores performed by the String Orchestra under the direction of Tahir Atayev. People's Artist of Turkmenistan Gulnar Nuryyeva, Honored Artists of Turkmenistan Vladimir Mkrtumov and Ayna Seyitkuliyeva, diploma holder of international competitions Stella Faramazova and young musicians will also perform. Admission is free.

From November 13 to 18, the exhibition "Divine Steeds of Millennia: Horses in Chinese Art" will be held at the Museum of Fine Arts of Turkmenistan. The event is dedicated to cultural exchange between China and Turkmenistan and unites the countries with the symbolism of the millennia-old Silk Road. Within the framework of the event, works reflecting the image of steeds in art will be presented with the participation of the Xinjiang and Hong Kong regions.

On Novembe 13 r at 19:00, the concert "Symphony Beats," combining electronic music and a symphony orchestra, will take place in the "Turkmenistan" cinema and concert hall. The ensemble under the direction of conductor Guvanch Saparalyev will perform well-known compositions in modern arrangements.

In addition, the capital's theatres have prepared a rich program and will present their repertoire performances.