Twenty-five years have passed since the establishment of the
Chinar Vocal-Choreographic Dance Ensemble.
Founded in 1998, the ensemble actively promotes Azerbaijani
music in Russia and other countries.
A spectacular gala concert was held in St. Petersburg to mark
the ensemble’s anniversary, Azernews reports.
Member of the Committee on Interethnic Relations and the
Implementation of Migration Policy of St. Petersburg Andrey Frolov,
Consulate General of Azerbaijan in St Petersburg Rahim Rahimzada,
Azerbaijani Diaspora representatives, and heads of cultural
institutions of different communities attended the event.
The guests congratulated the artistic director of the Chinar
ensemble, Xeyransa Mirzayeva, and the members of the ensemble on
the occasion of the anniversary. In their remarks, they emphasized
that Chinar made great contributions to the cultural diversity of
St. Petersburg and wished the ensemble further success.
Next, the audience plunged into the enchanted world of music.
The colorful show, jaw-dropping performances, and dazzling riot of
colors left the spectators speechless.
Moreover, the guests of the event viewed an exhibition,
reflecting Azerbaijan’s rich culture and traditions.
The guests were also informed about the process of carpet
weaving.
With its unique design and high artistic value, Azerbaijani
carpets art is known worldwide.
The Land of Fire has seven carpet-producing regions including
Baku, Shirvan, Guba, Tabriz, Karabakh, Ganja, and Gazakh and each
of them had its technology, typical patterns, and colors.
In 2010, UNESCO included Azerbaijan’s carpet weaving art in the
Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage.
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