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Azerbaijani Jews in Munich mark Victory Day and National Flag Day - PHOTO

09 November 2026 14:42 (UTC +04:00)

Jews of Azerbaijani origin living in Munich, Germany, have held an event to mark Victory Day and National Flag Day, APA reports.

The participants of the event, held at the Janusz Korczak European Academy, first observed a minute of silence in memory of those who were martyred for Azerbaijan's independence and territorial integrity, as well as National Leader Heydar Aliyev. The National Anthem of the Republic of Azerbaijan was then performed.

Speaking at the event, Azerbaijani director Rufat Asadov stated that Azerbaijan is one of the rare countries where various peoples and religious communities have lived in peace, mutual respect, and understanding for centuries, and where multicultural values have been preserved. He emphasized that representatives of different ethnic groups living in Azerbaijan fought shoulder to shoulder for the liberation of the country's territories and the restoration of its territorial integrity during the 44-day Patriotic War, serving as a clear example of national solidarity and traditions of coexistence in the country.

Emin Salimov, an activist of the Munich Jewish community, also addressed the event, stating that during the 44-day Patriotic War, Azerbaijanis living in Germany, including Mountain Jews, actively worked to convey Azerbaijan's voice to the international community, defend the country's rightful position, and present the facts to the international public. He noted that the solidarity demonstrated during that period was a clear manifestation of the unity of the Azerbaijani people, attachment to the homeland regardless of ethnic background, and commitment to shared statehood values.

As part of the event, Azerbaijani director Rufat Asadov's documentary film "Traditions Through the Centuries" was presented.

Note that the film is dedicated to the life and work of Azerbaijani artist of Jewish origin Albert Rafiyev. Albert Rafiyev, a member of the Azerbaijan Artists' Union, the Carpet Weavers' Union, and the Union of Artists of Russia, is a recipient of the S. Weinstein Award.

The film highlights the unity of Azerbaijani and Jewish cultures in Albert Rafiyev's work and the reflection of the rich cultural heritage of these two peoples in the artist's creations.

The film, a joint production of Azerbaijan and Israel, was produced by Sholumi, with Shaul Siman-Tov serving as producer.

Azerbaijan Germany Munich Victory Day National Flag Day Azerbaijani Jews Mountain Jews Jewish community Janusz Korczak European Academy Rufat Asadov Emin Salimov Albert Rafiyev documentary film multiculturalism Azerbaijan-Israel cultural cooperation