Action Plan
“Baku-Islamic Culture Capital-2009â€
№  |  Events | Place | Date |
February | |||
| The presentation of the “Ashig music anthology†CDs produced with “Maison des cultures du monde†Association of France | Museum Center | 2 February |
| Event dedicated to the “Youth Day†and the exhibition consisting of the works of young artists | Mugam Theatre, Exhibition Hall named after V.Samadov | 2 February |
| The concert of student symphonic orchestra of Istanbul Conservatory | Azerbaijan State Philarmony | 3 February |
| The opening of photo and fine arts exhibitions about Baku | Museum Center | 18 February |
| The presentation of “Baku-Islamic Culture Capital-2009†web-site | Museum Center | 18 February |
| The presentation of the 2 documentary films dedicated to Azerbaijan | Museum Center | 18 February |
| The presentation of the book “Old Bakuâ€Â | Azerbaijan National Library | 19 February |
| The opening ceremony of the Cultural Year “Baku-Islamic Culture Capital-2009â€Â | Heydar Aliyev Palace | 18-19 February |
| “Charshanba akhshami†and holiday festivals on the occasion of Novruz holiday | “Yanar dag†state historical culture and nature preserve | 24 February, 5, 12, 19, 21-22 March  |
| Photo exhibition dedicated to the famous composer Tofig Guliyev | Museum Center | February |
| Jubilee evening dedicated to the 90th anniversary of the famous producer Tofig Tagizadeh | State Film Fund | February |
March | |||
| “East and West†fashion show | Museum Center | 6 March |
|  The opening of the international festival of young architects “Islamic traditional architecture†| Museum Center | 16 March |
| International Mugam Festival |  | 17-27 March |
|  The organization of the sale fair of Novruz festivals and handicrafts, night presentation of the groups dancing with the fire | Ichari sheher Historical-Architectural Preserve, Yanar Dag, Maiden Tower, Ateshgah | March |
| The opening of the photo exhibition “Woman portraits†| Museum Center | March |
| The presentation of “Javad khan†feature film | “Azerbaijanâ€Â Theatre | March |
| Cinema evening dedicated to the 110th anniversary of the famous playwright Jafar Jafarli | State Film Fund | March |
April | |||
| Republic competition of children chorus collectives | Â | 01-30 April |
| Republic competition on piano of the pupils of child music and art schools | Â | 01-30 April |
| The infotour of the delegation consisting of Jordan and Morocco tourism companies and media representatives to Azerbaijan |  | l4-20 April |
| “AITF†International Travel and Tourism exhibition | Sport-concert complex named after Heydar Aliyev | 16-18 April |
| 75th anniversary of People’s Artist Ramiz Mirishli |  | 17-19 April |
| Event on “Gobustan’s sacred places†| “Gobustan†National Historical Preserve | 18 April |
| Book exhibition on “Islam world in book pagesâ€Â |  | April |
| 100th anniversary of the famous Azerbaijani composer Asef Zeynalli |  | April |
| The tour of Derbend State Dram Theatre to Baku and Sumgayit |  | April |
| The handicraft (calligraphy works and etc.) exhibition about Islamic culture |  | April |
| II Conference of National Library directors of ECO Member States | Azerbaijan National Library | 20-21 April |
| The exhibition of rare books and manuscripts about Islamic culture | Shirvanshah’s Palace Complex | 20-21 April |
May | |||
| National festival of children dance collectives | Â | 06-07 May |
| Conference on “Modern architecture of shore citiesâ€Â |  | 16-22 May  |
| International Conference on “Historical cities and modern architecture of Islam countriesâ€Â | Museum Center | 27-29 May |
| Dramatized performance and concert “Azerbaijani khatuns†dedicated to the 45th anniversary of Shirvanshah’s Palace Complex | Shirvanshah’s Palace Complex State historical- architectural preserve museum |  27 May |
| 80th anniversary of People’s Artist Ogtay Zulfugarov |  | 31 May |
| ISESCO Cultural week in Azerbaijan | Museum Center | May |
| The concert on “East motives in the works of Azerbaijani composers†performed by Azerbaijani National Musical Instruments Orchestra in the frames of ISESCO Cultural week in Azerbaijan |  | May |
| International Exhibition about “National costumes and dollsâ€Â | Museum Center | May |
| II National Book Festival |  | May |
June | |||
| “East world by children eyes†International painting competition |  | June1 |
| Memorial Evening of the famous singer, USSR People’s Artist Lutfiyar Imanov |  | 12 June |
| Photo exhibition about “Inextinguishable firesâ€Â | “Ateshgah templeâ€Â State historical-architectural preserve |  13 June |
| Culture days of the Republic of Kyrgyzstan in Azerbaijan |  | June |
July | |||
| Festival of folklore dance groups of Islam Countries (3 days) |  | July |
| The demonstration of “Chovkan†and other national horse riding games of old dressed Azerbaijani horse-holders |  | July |
| Culture Days of Iran Islam Republic in Azerbaijan | - | July |
August | |||
| Film workers holiday | “Azebaijan†cinema | 2 August |
September | |||
| “Uzeyir Music Week†dedicated to Uzeyir Culture Day |  | 18 September |
| “East-West†International film festival | Heydar Aliyev Palace, “Azebaijan†cinema | 18-24 September |
| “Flaming nights†literary-musical event | “Ateshgah templeâ€Â State historical-architectural preserve | 19 September |
| The performance “Ashig Garib†dedicated to the 125th anniversary of Zulfugar Hajibeyov | Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre | 20 eptember |
| Charity event on the occasion of Ramadan Holiday |  Nardaran historical cultural preserve | 20 September |
| Event dedicated to the 85th anniversary of the famous tar player, People’s Artist Ahsan Dadashov | Azerbaijan State Philarmony | 22 September |
| Event dedicated to the 175th anniversary of the famous musicologist scientist, musician Mir Mohsun Navvab | Uzeyir Hajibeyov’s Home museum | 23 September |
| Concert dedicated to the 90th anniversary of USSR People’s Artist Soltan Hajibeyov | Azerbaijan State Philarmony | 25 September |
| The opening ceremony of the exhibition of armoured clothes relating to Shirvanshah’s period preserved in “Asgari†Museum of Istanbul | Shirvanshah’s Palace Complex State historical- architectural preserve museum | 25 September  |
| The publication of anthology consisting of the works of poets of Islam countries |  | September |
| Poetry evening of the Islam World poets (Iran, Turkey, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Tajikistan, Kyrkyzstan, Uzbekistan, Egypt, Turkmenistan) |  | September |
| International festival dedicated to the culinary culture of ISESCO member states (conference, demonstration of art works dedicated to the cooking, cooking-art competitions) | Museum Center | September |
| Exhibition about “Dialog on Calligrahpy†dedicated to calligraphy | Museum Center | September |
| Culture Days of Morocco in Azerbaijan | - | September |
October | |||
| Exhibition-sale of decorative applied art works (a months) and a Final exhibition of the National decorative applied art Festival | Â | 01-31 October |
| Poetry days of Shahriyar in Baku |  | October |
| Ordinary meeting of TURKSOY Permanent Council |  | October |
| VI Islamic Conference of Culture Ministers | Gulustan Palace | October |
| “Nuh’s ship†exhibition dedicated to similar works of art, home and cousine objects and decorative applied art works of member states of ISESCO | Museum Center | October |
| Scientific Conference on “Baku-Capital of Islamic Culture-2009†|  | October |
| Conference on “Woman in the Islam world: traditional values and contemporaneityâ€Â |  | October-November |
November | |||
| International Scientifical-Practical Conference about “Culture and Beauty factor in islamâ€Â | Museum Center | 9-10 November |
| 80th anniversary of Baku Choreography School | Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre | 24 November |
| “East-West†International dance Festival in the frames of the project “Artists for dialogueâ€, founded during the Conference of Culture Ministers of CoE |  | 24-28 November |
| Charity event on the occasion of Gurban Holiday | Nardaran historical cultural preserve | 28 November |
| The best article competition on “Islamic culture†in the periodical press |  | November |
| The exhibition of the Victoria and Albert Museum of Great Britain on “Islamic rits in Victoria and Albert Museum†| New building of Azerbaijan State Art Museum | November |
| IV International “Aluminium†Modern Art Biennale | Different places | November |
| The Concerts consisting of the works of composers of Islam countries performed by Azerbaijan State Symphonic Orchestra, Azerbaijan National Musical Instruments Orchestra | Azerbaijan State Philarmony | November |
| “National music of Azerbaijan†Gala concert | Shirvanshah’s Palace Complex | November |
December | |||
| The closing ceremony of the I Republic decorative applied art Festival |  | 14-15 December |
| The closing ceremony of the Cultural Year “Baku- Islamic Culture Capital-2009 â€Â | Heydar Aliyev Palace | December |
| The International Rostropovich Classic Music Festival | Azerbaijan State Philarmony | December |
| Exhibition dedicated to the 100th anniversary of People’s artist Sattar Bahlulzade |  | December |
| The Presentation of  “Azerbaijan film encyclopedia†| Museum Center | December |
During the year | |||
| The preparation of the museum replicas of the exhibits related to the Islamic Culture, preserved in Azerbaijani museums | - | During the year |
| The collection, systematization of materials for the preparation of DVD on “Literary monuments of Azerbaijan†and its release | - | During the year |
| The placing of “Baku-Islamic Culture Capital-2009†logo and descriptions of monuments and works related to Islamic culture and art on the bank, sim, internet cards, aeroplane and railway tickets, considered to be used in 2009 | - | During the year |
| The preparation of souvenirs and printing outputs (book, booklet, catalogue, postcards) on the theme “Baku-Islamic Culture Capital-2009†in Azerbaijani, English and Arabic languages | - | During the year |
| The edition of the book “Gobustan†| - | During the year |
| The preparation of the preview trailer on the theme “Baku-Islamic Culture Capital-2009†and the organization of its demonstration on foreign and national TV channels | - | During the year |
| The publishing of articles, preparation and demonstration of TV programmes on the theme “Baku-Islamic Culture Capital-2009†in national and foreign mass media | - | During the year |
| The translation into Russian and edition of the book “Protector of our culture and cultural patterns†dedicated to the first lady of Azerbaijan | - | During the year |
| The organization of the events and the celebration of 100th anniversaries of the famous literature workers borne in Azerbaijan and in Islam world during the last 100 years, especially the 110th anniversary of Jafar Jabbarli; 100th anniversaries of Mehdi Huseynzade, Hamid Arasli and Mammad Jafar; 90th anniversary of Ismayil Shikhli; 70th anniversaries of Aida Imamguliyeva, Vagif Samadoglu and Rustam Ibrahimbeyov | - | During the year |
| Master classes on calligraphy, miniature painting and ornament arts | Museum Center | During the year |
| The exhibition of the exhibits related to Islamic culture preserved in the museums of Azerbaijan | Azerbaijan State Art Museum | During the year |
| The exhibition on “Ornament in Islam architectureâ€Â | - | During the year |
| The realization of the musical project “Eastern world in the works of Azerbaijani composersâ€Â | Azerbaijan State Philarmony | During the year |
| The infotour of delegations consisting of Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain tourism companies and media representatives to Azerbaijan |  | During the year |
| International Tourism Film Festival of ISESCO member states | - | During the year |
| Culture Days of Jordan in Azerbaijan | - | During the year |
| Culture Days of Qatar in Azerbaijan | - | During the year |
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