BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 13. On May 12, the 7th
Kharibulbul International Music Festival, organized by the Heydar
Aliyev Foundation and the Ministry of Culture of Azerbaijan,
continued in Shusha, Trend reports.
The day kicked off with a concert by Almazyood band from the
United Arab Emirates and Tizwit from Morocco, held in front of the
Khurshidbanu Natavan House.
The selection of countries represented by cultural and artistic
figures performing at this year’s festival was deliberate.
Performers and creative teams are representatives of ISESCO member
countries. Thus, Shusha has been honored as the “cultural capital
of the Islamic world” for 2024.
Also on May 12, an exhibition titled “Karabakhname” opened as
part of the festival. Hosted at the Creative Center, it showcased
works by 23 artists reflecting the history, rich culture, and life
of Karabakh, with a special focus on the history and architecture
of Shusha.
The festivities in Shusha wrapped up with a musical event on
Jydyr Duzu, featuring performances by Abubakar Silla from Guinea,
Abbas Kosimov from Uzbekistan, and the “Natiq” rhythm group from
Azerbaijan.
The festival will conclude tomorrow with a concert program in
Lachin.