During July 13 to August 1, Days of Azerbaijani Culture took place in the city of Cannes with organizational support from the Heydar Aliyev Foundation.
In the framework of these days of culture, inauguration of the exhibition “Toghrul Narimanbeyov: Melody of Colours” took place in the building of the exhibition hall “Care Maritime” of Cannes.
Vice-president of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation Leyla Aliyeva attended the ceremony.
Over 30 works of Toghrul Narimanbeyov were displayed at the exhibition.
Video materials were shown in a small cinema area about the artist’s life and creativity. In addition, an area in the national style was created in the exhibition hall. Here, visitors familiarized themselves with publications of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation about Azerbaijan and Toghrul Narimanbeyov.
In the framework of the exhibition, a presentation of a book by the Heydar Aliyev Foundation about the life and creativity of Toghrul Narimanbeyov took place. Information about the rare works of the artist being preserved in Azerbaijan and foreign museums is provided in the book.
The exhibition “Toghrul Narimanbeyov: Melody of Colours” continued until August 1.
A concert programme too was presented on July 13 in the framework of the Days of Azerbaijani Culture.
The guests also watched the fireworks organized in the framework of the pyrotechnics festival traditionally held in Cannes.