An official reception was organized in Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan, on the occasion of the Republic of Azerbaijan's November 8 – Victory Day, APA reports.
The official reception, held at the Hyatt Regency Tashkent hotel and jointly organized by the Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan in the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Heydar Aliyev Azerbaijan Cultural Center under the Embassy, was attended by representatives of state and government bodies, members of the diplomatic corps, representatives of international organizations, figures from science, culture and the arts, members of the diaspora, as well as representatives of local and foreign media outlets.
As part of the event, a photo exhibition titled "44 Days of Our Glorious History," reflecting Azerbaijan's glorious history of Victory, was organized. The exhibition featured photographs depicting the heroism demonstrated by the Azerbaijani Army during the 44-day Patriotic War, the liberation of our lands from occupation, and the unforgettable moments of our historic Victory. The photographs attracted great interest from state and public representatives attending the event.
Speaking at the official reception, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Azerbaijan to the Republic of Uzbekistan, Dr. Rashad Mammadov, spoke about the exceptional significance of November 8 – Victory Day in the history of the Azerbaijani people. The Ambassador stated that the Patriotic War, which began on September 27, 2020, under the leadership of President of the Republic of Azerbaijan and Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Ilham Aliyev and lasted 44 days, became a triumph of the unity, determination and resolve of the Azerbaijani people. As a result of the heroism, courage and self-sacrifice demonstrated by the Azerbaijani Army, lands that had remained under occupation for many years were liberated, and a historic Victory was achieved with the liberation of the ancient city of Shusha, the cultural capital of Azerbaijan and the Turkic world, on November 8, 2020.
The diplomat emphasized that the November 8 Victory has been forever engraved in the national memory of the Azerbaijani people and laid the foundation for a new stage in the country's modern history of statehood.
Following the official part, a festive artistic program dedicated to Victory Day was presented. The concert program featured performances by the Azerbaijan State "Gaya" Ensemble, the "Karabakh Victory" Dance Ensemble of the Heydar Aliyev Azerbaijan Cultural Center under the Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan in the Republic of Uzbekistan, soloists of the "Kharibulbul" Theatre Troupe, as well as Yulduz Usmanova, People's Artist of Uzbekistan and Karakalpakstan and Honored Artist of Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan. The musical and dance performances presented by the artists added a special touch to the concert program and attracted great interest from the guests.
One of the highlights of the concert program was the presentation of the "Zangezur Yalli" dance, which preserves the rich folklore traditions of Zangezur, Azerbaijan's ancient homeland, performed by the "Karabakh Victory" Dance Ensemble of the Heydar Aliyev Azerbaijan Cultural Center. This dance composition, reflecting the ancient national dance traditions of the Azerbaijani people and the spirit of unity and solidarity, attracted great interest from the audience with its distinctive rhythm and dynamic performance.
The artistic evening was of great importance in terms of further strengthening cultural ties between Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan, promoting examples of national art, and expanding mutual cultural exchange between the two peoples.
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