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18:03, 28-Jun-2018
Turkmen cultural festival celebrated in Beijing
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An exotic and bright feast of Turkmen music and dance filled the February 7th Theater in downtown Beijing on Saturday night, opening a two-day event of Turkmen Culture Day in the Chinese capital.
The 90-minute gala included both traditional and contemporary Turkmen performing arts, taking audience members on a tour of the Central Asian country's cultures. Foodies were also treated to Turkmen flatbread on-site.
Turkmen artists perform at the opening gala of Turkmen Culture Day in Beijing, June 23, 2018. /Photo via China Daily
Turkmen artists perform at the opening gala of Turkmen Culture Day in Beijing, June 23, 2018. /Photo via China Daily
Turkmen musicians play dutar, a traditional long-neck, two-stringed lute common in Central Asia. /Photo via China Daily
Turkmen musicians play dutar, a traditional long-neck, two-stringed lute common in Central Asia. /Photo via China Daily
Turkmen dancers perform at the opening gala of Turkmen Culture Day in Beijing, June 23, 2018. /Photo via China Daily
Turkmen dancers perform at the opening gala of Turkmen Culture Day in Beijing, June 23, 2018. /Photo via China Daily
Turkmen singer performs at the opening gala of Turkmen Culture Day in Beijing, June 23, 2018. /Photo via China Daily
Turkmen singer performs at the opening gala of Turkmen Culture Day in Beijing, June 23, 2018. /Photo via China Daily
Turkmen artists perform traditional dances at a gala in Beijing, June 23, 2018. /Photo via China Daily
Turkmen artists perform traditional dances at a gala in Beijing, June 23, 2018. /Photo via China Daily
Yu Qun, a member of the leadership of China's Ministry of Culture and Tourism, said at the event's opening that the Turkmen Culture Day will enable Chinese audiences to experience the unique charm of Turkmen culture and arts. He added that the cultural ministries of both countries will cooperate closely under the framework of the Belt and Road Initiative to further enhance cultural exchanges and cooperation.
Nursahet Shirimov, deputy culture minister of Turkmenistan, said he hopes the event will help further promote exchanges between Turkmen and Chinese cultural groups and artists, and make new contributions in promoting the innovative development of the two countries' literature and arts.
Nursahet Shirimov, deputy culture minister of Turkmenistan, speaks at the opening gala of Turkmen Culture Day in Beijing, June 23, 2018. /Photo via China Daily
Nursahet Shirimov, deputy culture minister of Turkmenistan, speaks at the opening gala of Turkmen Culture Day in Beijing, June 23, 2018. /Photo via China Daily
In addition to the cultural performances, Turkmen Culture Day also featured an exhibition of Turkmen art and relics at the Capital Library, as well as a Silk Road-themed round-table talk on Sunday.
(Cover photo: Turkmen artists perform traditional dances at a gala in Beijing, June 23, 2018. /Photo via China Daily)
Source(s): China Daily