Days of Azerbaijani Culture have kicked off in Cannes
Days of Azerbaijani Culture have kicked off in Cannes, France, organized by the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, July 14.
Azerbaijan's first lady, President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation Mehriban Aliyeva and her family members attended the opening ceremony, where participants included renowned French public and political figures.
President of Heydar Aliyev Foundation, head of the working group on Azerbaijan-France interparliamentary relations Mehriban Aliyeva addressed the ceremony.
Mayor of Cannes David Lisnard highlighted the development of Azerbaijani-French relations, saying the two counties maintain successful cooperation in all fields, particularly culture.
He touched upon the first European Games, hailing the establishment of state-of-the-art sports infrastructure. Mr Lisnard said Cannes is going to benefit from the experience of Azerbaijan in the coming years. He stressed the importance of the Culture Days: “Hosting these days is of crucial importance in terms of promoting the culture of Azerbaijan whichhas presented unique personalities and masterpieces to the world."
Then traditional “Pyrotechnics Art” Festival was launched in Cannes. “Baku Firework Group” opened traditional “Pyrotechnics Art” Festival. Our country has been participating in this Festival since 2013. This year’s fireworks are distinguished for their competition nature.
The 25-minite show of “Baku Firework Group” was accompanied by immortal works of eminent Azerbaijani composers Uzeir Hajibeyli, Fikret Amirov, Gara Garayev, Tofig Guliyev, Muslim Magomayev, Alakbar Taghiyev, and performance of eminent master of mugham Alim Gasymov, which was welcomed by great interest. Attendees of the event and local residents along the Croisette Boulevard, as well as tourists witnessed a magnificent show under the sounds of Azerbaijani music.
Along with Azerbaijan, countries such as Poland, France, England and Argentina participate in “Pyrotechnics Art” Fireworks Festival, which will continue until August 24.
