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August 15, 2018

Information is published in the newspaper Al Fajr about the international music festival held in Gabala

Extensive information was published about the international music festival held in Gabala in Al Fajr, an Arabic newspaper being printed in the United Arab Emirates, which enjoys a large number of readers. 

 

In the article authored by Sharif Al Basil, the chief editor of the newspaper, who had participated in the international music festival, which took place from July 30 to August 7, comprehensive information was provided about the international music festival being hosted annually with participation of influential musicians from both Azerbaijan and around the world, and the beautiful hosting town Gabala. It is stated in the article that one of the festival’s concerts was dedicated to the 100th anniversary of Gara Garayev, a world-renowned Azerbaijani composer. Sharing his amazement at the works of the renowned composer, as well as other well-known musicians, and treasures of Azerbaijan’s popular music genre mugham, the author tells that this grand festival has been held for already ten years, traditionally in Gabala.  

 

Picturing in the article the magnificent nature of Gabala, the host of the event, Sharif Al Basil emphasizes why this magnificent natural wonder has become one of the beloved destinations of tourists coming from the UAE.

 

In the article, the author underscores, in particular, the role of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation and its President Mehriban Aliyeva in the organization of this grand music festival, as well as promotion of the Azerbaijani culture and art in the world.

 

The chief editor talks, at the same time, about the great services of Azerbaijan’s First Vice-president, President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, UNESCO and ISESCO Goodwill Ambassador Mehriban Aliyeva personifying humanism, care and patriotism. The author has also stated in the article the congratulation letter by President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation Mehriban Aliyeva to the festival participants, which was read at the opening ceremony of the 10th Gabala International Music Festival. 

 

It is informed in the article that Mehriban Aliyeva, who has had matchless services in promotion of the Azerbaijani culture and art in the world, has been doing significant works towards promoting the Azerbaijani mugham, and values of tolerance, as well as building and popularizing intercultural dialogue. The author talks also about the works carried out by Azerbaijan’s First Vice-president Mehriban Aliyeva in the area of advancing education and culture in Azerbaijan, and her charitable activity.

 

In the article, the author provides the readers also with thoughts of the 10th Gabala International Music Festival participants with regard to the event.