To celebrate the 300th anniversary of Turkmen thinker Magtymguly Fragi, the Turkmen Embassy in Belgium hosted a music video premiere. Filmed in Brussels and the embassy, the video features a rap song about Turkmenistan by young Belgian artist Tony. The event attracted European media, EU institutions, think tanks, ambassadors of friendly countries and other guests. […]
Новый музыкальный клип в честь 300-летия Махтумкули: Туркменистан в сердце Европы
В честь 300-летия туркменского мыслителя Махтумкули Фраги в посольстве Туркменистана в Королевстве Бельгия состоялась торжественная презентация музыкального видеоклипа, снятого при поддержке посольства в знаменитых локациях Брюсселя и в самом диппредставительстве. Клип создан на песню о Туркменистане в жанре рэп, исполненную молодым бельгийским артистом по имени Тони. Мероприятие собрало представителей европейских СМИ, институтов ЕС, аналитических центров, […]
Turkmenistan Presents Commemorative Stamps Honoring Magtymguly Fragi to Universal Postal Union
Turkmenistan has issued commemorative stamps celebrating the 300th anniversary of the birth of Magtymguly Fragi. Vepa Hadjiev, Turkmenistan’s Ambassador to Switzerland and Permanent Representative to the UN Office in Geneva, presented copies of the stamps to Masahiko Metoki, Director General of the Universal Postal Union (UPU). In accordance with a UPU decision, samples of the […]
Magtymguly Fragi Center Opens in Baku
The Center of Turkmen Literature named after Magtymguly Fraga has officially opened at the Nizami Ganjavi Institute of Literature of Azerbaijan’s National Academy of Sciences (ANAS). A delegation headed by Professor Allaberdy Ashirov, President of the Academy of Sciences of Turkmenistan, and Gurbanmammet Elyasov, Turkmenistan’s Ambassador to Azerbaijan, attended the opening ceremony. Representatives of the […]
Speech by President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov at the opening ceremony of the monument to Magtymguly Fragi and the park complex
Dear compatriots! Dear participants of the celebration! Today, the Turkmen people celebrate a great holiday. In a beautiful corner of our capital Ashgabat, in the foothills of Kopetdag, we are taking part in the opening ceremony of a magnificent monument to the great son of Turkmen people, the outstanding thinker of the East Magtymguly Fragi […]
Uninterrupted development of Turkmenistan inspired by poetry of Magtymguly Fragi
“The great thinker of the East, Magtymguly Fragi, argued that the cultural heritage of the nation should form the basis for its continuous development,” said Rashid Meredov, the DPM and foreign minister of Turkmenistan, during his keynote address at the 10th meeting of National Commissions for UNESCO of TURKSOY Member States in Ashgabat on 16 […]
Seoul celebrates the 300th anniversary of Magtymguly Fragi
On May 14, 2024, within the framework of the celebration of the 300th anniversary of birth of the great Turkmen poet and thinker Magtymguly Fragi, the Embassy of Turkmenistan in the Republic of Korea held an international scientific conference and the exhibition in the Yongsan district Administration building of Seoul. The heads and staff of […]
Romania: word Magtymguly is heard in various groups of society
On 18 April 2024, the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Romania hosted a literary evening in Bucharest dedicated to the 300th anniversary of the birth of the great Turkmen poet Magtymguly Fragi. The event was held with the assistance of the Organization “Spouses of Heads of Diplomatic Missions”. Extensive information about the life and work of […]
Tatarstan hosted an international round table dedicated to Magtymguly Fragi
On 16 April 2024, the International Round table titled “Magtymguly Fragi – the great educator and thinker of the Turkic world” was held at the Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Tatarstan. The participants and speakers included the President of the Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Tatarstan, Professor Rifkat Minnikhanov, employees of […]
Anau Takes Center Stage as 2024 Cultural Capital of the Turkic World
Following the 39th meeting of TURKSOY’s Permanent Council of Ministers of Culture in Bursa (2022), Anau, Turkmenistan, was announced the 2024 Cultural Capital of the Turkic World. This coincides with the 300th anniversary of the great poet and thinker Magtymguly Fragi, making 2024 a year of significant cultural celebration in Turkmenistan. Anau, now holding the […]
Turkmenistan, UNESCO and TURKSOY celebrating 300th anniversary of Magtymguly Fragi and World Poetry Day
On March 25, a special event dedicated to the 300th anniversary of the birth of the Turkmen poet and philosopher Magtymguly Fragi was held at the UN headquarters in New York, organized by the Permanent Mission of Turkmenistan to the United Nations in cooperation with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization culture (UNESCO) […]
Cultural event in Maisons-Laffitte, France: 300th anniversary of the birth of Magtymguly Pyragy
On 21 March 2024, in the city of Maisons-Laffitte, known as the “city of horses” in France and part of the prestigious list of 21 “Imperial” cities of France, a cultural event was held dedicated to the 300th anniversary of the birth of the great Turkmen poet and philosopher Magtymguly Pyragy. The event was organized […]
Kyrgyzstan may introduce lectures about Magtymguly’s legacy into school and university curriculum
On 20 March 2024, Turkmenistan Ambassador Nuri Golliyev met with Kyrgyzstan Education and Science Minister Dogdurkul Kendirbayeva. During the meeting, the parties discussed a number of key topics reflecting current areas of cooperation aimed at deepening and expanding the partnership between Turkmenistan and Kyrgyzstan in the field of education and science, the Ministry of Foreign […]
Astrakhan State University celebrates the 300th anniversary of Magymguly Fragi
Astrakhan State University (ASU) named after V. N. Tatishchev celebrated the 300th anniversary of the great Turkmen poet and thinker Magtymguly Fragi through a virtual event. Held as part of the “Friendship Teleconference” project, the event brought together students from various institutions. Participants included students from the Magtymguly Fragi Secondary School in Astrakhan’s Privolzhskiy district, […]
EU officials continued the challenge to read Magtymguly’s poetry
EU officials in Brussels continued the “Creative Challenge” launched by the Turkmenistan Embassy in Belgium, reading poetry by the renowned Turkmen poet Magtymguly Fragi. Teri Hakala, EU Special Representative for Central Asia, along with representatives from the European Parliament, the European Commission, and experts from “Diplomatic World” magazine, participated by reciting Fragi’s poem “Ili gözlär” […]
Turkmenistan and UNESCO Discuss Upcoming Conference of Ministers of Culture and Magtymguly Fragi Anniversary Initiatives
On 28 February, the Ambassador of Turkmenistan to France and Permanent Representative to UNESCO, Maksat Chariev, met with Anthony Ohemeng-Boamah, Assistant Director-General of UNESCO for Priority Africa and External Relations, at UNESCO headquarters in Paris. The meeting focused on preparations for the upcoming International Conference of Ministers of Culture, scheduled for 17-18 May 2024 in […]
The UN Office in Geneva joins the celebration of Magtymguly Fragi
To mark the 300th anniversary of the birth of renowned poet and thinker Magtymguly Fragy, the Permanent Mission of Turkmenistan to the UN Office in Geneva installed a special banner at the Palais des Nations. This banner featured a QR code leading to detailed information about Magtymguly’s life and legacy. The banner’s placement significantly increased […]
Turkmenistan Embassy in Brussels Celebrates Great Poet Magtymguly with Creative Challenge
In honor of the momentous 300th anniversary of the esteemed Turkmen poet and philosopher, Magtymguly Fragi, the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Brussels has launched a Creative Challenge. This event is designed not only to commemorate the legacy of the great thinker but also to draw attention to the rich culture and history of Turkmenistan, Embassy […]
TURKSOY launches events dedicated to “Anau – the cultural capital of the Turkic world – 2024” and the 300th anniversary of Magtymguly Fragi
On February 20, 2024, at the General Secretariat of the International Organization of Turkic Culture (TURKSOY) in Ankara, a banner installation ceremony was held dedicated to the election of the city of Anau as the cultural capital of the Turkic world in 2024, as well as the celebration of the 300th anniversary of the birth […]
Uzbekistan prepares to celebrate the 300th anniversary of Magtymguly Fragi in a grand manner
In 2024, Turkmenistan celebrates the 300th anniversary of Magtymguly Fragi, the great Turkmen poet and thinker, whose legacyhas become an invaluable part of not only Turkic, but also world culture. Uzbekistan, where the poems of Magtymguly Fragi are also widely popular, will host a number of large-scale events, in accordance with the Decree of the […]
International Conference in Bucharest Delves into Magtymguly Fragi’s Legacy: Celebrating Great Turkmen Poet
On February 15, 2024, on the eve of Diplomat’s Day, the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Romania organized an international cultural conference entitled “Magtymguly Fragi – Turkmen educator, thinker and poet of the world” and an exhibition dedicated to the work of the poet, which will last until February 25, 2024 at the National Library of […]
A conference dedicated to the year of “The Fount of wisdom of Magtymguly Fragi” in Turkmenistan in 2024 was held in Ankara
On January 5, 2024, the Embassy of Turkmenistan in the Republic of Türkiye, together with the Ankara University of Social Sciences and the Union of Engineers and Architects of the Turkic World, held an international scientific conference dedicated to declaring 2024 in Turkmenistan the year of “The Fount of wisdom of Magtymguly Fragi.” The event […]
Turkmenistan Announces Motto for 2024 Celebrating the 300th Anniversary of Magtymguly Fragi
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov has approved “Fount of wisdom – Magtymguly Fragi” as the official motto for Turkmenistan in 2024. This announcement came during an expanded meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers on 29 December 2023. At the beginning of the meeting, the Speaker of the Parliament, Dunyagozel Gulmanova, read out the Resolution of the Mejlis […]
Magtymguly’s 300th Anniversary to be celebrated jointly with UNESCO
The 42nd session of UNESCO’s General Conference adopted a resolution on 21 November 2023, to include the “300th anniversary of Magtymguly Fragi” among the memorable dates to be jointly celebrated with UNESCO in 2024-2025. The resolution was initiated by Turkmenistan. This momentous occasion was announced during the Cabinet of Ministers’ meeting on Friday, 24 November, […]
Turkmen Scientists Discover New Handwritten Sources about Magtymguly in Hungary
Turkmen researchers visited Budapest in search of handwritten sources that can enrich the knowledge about the life and work of Magtymguly, the great poet and thinker of the East. The portal “Turkmenistan: The Golden Age” has reported on the results of the research trip. Scientific Secretary of the Magtymguly Institute of Language, Literature and […]
Magtymguly’s Life and Legacy Explored in New Documentary filmed in Russia
The filming team of the Turkmenfilm studio visited the Astrakhan region of Russia to shoot a documentary about the great poet and thinker Magtymguly, says the regional ministry of external relations. One of the key locations for filming in the Astrakhan region is the school named after Magtymguly in the village of Funtovo. The school […]
Arkadag Berdimuhamedov Inspects on Construction of Magtymguly Cultural Complex to be inaugurated in 2024
On Thursday, 17 August, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov visited the Magtymguly cultural and park complex under construction in the southern part of Ashgabat. The park complex will be inaugurated in 2024, the year of the 300th anniversary of the great poet and thinker Magtymguly. Berdimuhamedov […]
TURKSOY hosted a conference dedicated to the 300th anniversary of Magtymguly Fragi
On 11 July 2023, an international scientific conference dedicated to the literary heritage of Magtymguly Fragi, the great oriental thinker and poet, was hosted by TURKSOY. Welcoming speeches at the conference were delivered by Secretary General of TURKSOY Sultan Raev, Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Ankara Mekan Ishankuliyev and Davut Orazsakhedov, Director of the Magtymguly Institute […]
Arkadag Berdimuhamedov invited TURKSOY Secretary General to the celebration of the 300th anniversary of Magtymguly Fragi
The National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov met on Wednesday, 28 Jun, with the Secretary General of the International Organization of Turkic Culture (TURKSOY) Sultan Raev. During the meeting, the sides exchanged views on the prospects of cooperation, taking into account its solid potential in various fields. Stressing […]
Dutch student showed his passion for Turkmen culture and Magtymguly poetry
Yori Moerland, a student from Netherlands studying social geography at Utrecht University, had the opportunity to visit the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Belgium and get acquainted with the rich culture of the country, the Embassy reported. During his visit, the student youth representative was presented with various aspects of Turkmen culture, including carpets, paintings depicting […]
The Premiere of the Play «Fragi» took place in Kyrgyzstan
The play «Fragi» was staged at the Batken Regional Music and Drama Theater named after Appaz Zhainakov of the Ministry of culture, information, sports and youth policy of the Kyrgyz Republic. In recent days, the theater hosted the premiere of a performance about the life and work of the great Turkmen poet and thinker Magtymguly […]