The 100th anniversary of death of prominent Ashiq Alasgar was included in UNESCO’s program of events for the years 2026

22.04.2025 12:20

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The 100th anniversary of death of prominent Ashiq Alasgar was included in UNESCO’s program of events for the years 2026–2027

“With the initiative and support of the National Commission of the Republic of Azerbaijan for UNESCO as well as with a corresponding decision by the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences, the 100th anniversary of death of well-known Ashiq Alasgar was included in events program of UNESCO to be organized in 2026-2027”-said Secretary General of the National Commission of the Republic of Azerbaijan for UNESCO, Seymur Fataliyev during a conference.

Seymur Fataliyev underlined that this issue was discussed and approved during 221st session of the UNESCO Executive Board held in April, 2025, calling it one of the main achievements.

“I am confident that, along with our state institutions, representatives of the Western Azerbaijan Community will also participate in the process of commemorating the 100th anniversary of Ashiq Alasgar’s death at the UNESCO level in 2026, and they will make valuable contributions to the proper promotion of our nation’s rich culture to the international community.”-said Seymur Fataliyev.

Reyhan Majidli, Public Relations, Press and Information Department of the Presidium Administration of ANAS