CULTURE

NEWS

Preparations for the upcoming “Kharibulbul” Music Festival have begun

CULTURE
The “Kharibulbul” IX International Music Festival will be held in Shusha on May 14-15, organized by the Heydar Aliyev Foundation and the Ministry of Culture. “Elchi” reports that this year’s festival will also be remembered for its interesting program and presentations by talented art figures from various countries around the world. One of the main […]
NEWS

A farewell ceremony is being held for People’s Artist Rasim Balayev

CULTURE, CURRENT EVENTS
A farewell ceremony for People’s Artist Rasim Balayev is being held at the Academic National Drama Theater. “Elchi” reports that family members of the prominent actor, artistic friends, cultural and public figures, and media representatives are participating in the farewell ceremony. It should be noted that R. Balayev passed away yesterday at the hospital where […]
NEWS

“Arshin Mal Alan” was showcased on the opera stage in Ankara

CULTURE
Uzeyir Hajibeyli’s “Arshin Mal Alan” was showcased on the opera stage in Ankara, Turkey. This was reported to “Elchi” by the Azerbaijani Cultural Center operating in Turkey. According to an agreement reached between the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism’s General Directorate of Opera and Ballet and the Azerbaijani Cultural Center in Turkey, works by […]
NEWS

National photo contest ‘FotoBax’ launched under the patronage of Leyla Aliyeva

CULTURE
Within the framework of the international photography project “Children’s Eyes on Earth” (literally “The Earth Through the Eyes of Children”), implemented under the patronage of Leyla Aliyeva, Vice-President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, founder and head of IDEA Public Union, and at the initiative of Reza Deghati, founder of “Reza Visual Academy” association and internationally […]
NEWS

Azerbaijan’s representative for “Eurovision 2026” has been announced

CULTURE
JIVA will represent Azerbaijan in the “Eurovision 2026” song contest. JIVA (Jamila Hashimova) is an Azerbaijani singer. “Elchi” reports that this information was provided on the official page of the contest. Her creative journey began in 2003 when she won 2nd place in the “Baku Autumn” competition. She participated in the “Show Time” project in […]
NEWS

Culture Minister’s Advisor Dismissed from Post

CULTURE
Oleg Amirbayov has been dismissed from the post of advisor to the Minister of Culture. “Elchi” reports that the Ministry of Culture informed APA in response to a request. It was noted that Oleg Amirbayov was dismissed from his post a few days ago due to his appointment as director of the Academic Russian Drama […]
NEWS

These Celebrities Were Detained in Turkey

CULTURE
Famous singer Murat Dalkılıç, the lead singer of the “Duman” group, Kaan Tangöze, and famous actor Ismail Hacıoğlu have been detained in Turkey. “Elchi” reports that Turkish media has reported on this. According to the information, they were detained as part of an operation targeting celebrities involved in drug trafficking.
NEWS

The joint Azerbaijani-Israeli film presented in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem

CULTURE
The presentation of the film “Tradition from Centuries” was held at the Embassy of Azerbaijan in Israel. “Elchi” reports that the documentary, directed by Rufat Asadov and produced by Shaul Siman, is a joint production of Azerbaijani and Israeli cinematographers. At the presentation ceremony, jointly organized by the Azerbaijani Embassy and the “Sholumi” Cultural Center, […]
NEWS

Ordubad city included in ICESCO’s Tentative List of Islamic World Heritage

CULTURE
The ancient city of Ordubad has been included in ICESCO’s Tentative List of Islamic World Heritage. Elchi.az reports that the Ministry of Culture said this. According to the information, the 13th session of the Islamic World Heritage Committee of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) is being held in Tashkent, Republic of […]
NEWS

Licenses Issued to “Kinobox” and “Mahnı TV”

CULTURE, SOCIETY
Within the framework of the Audiovisual Council meeting, licenses were issued to “Kinobox” and “Mahnı TV” on February 11. According to the information provided to Elchi.az from the Council, the licenses were issued based on applications. Based on the verification of the submitted documents and economic justification, as well as the results of the on-site […]