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Day of Zangilan City celebrated in the city for first time -PHOTO-UPDATED

20 October 2026 20:36 (UTC +04:00)

On October 20, Zangilan City Day was celebrated in the city for the first time with a series of events, APA reports.

The "Zangilan Plov Festival" was inaugurated at the Zangilan Congress Center as part of these festivities.

Organized by the Union of Photographers of Azerbaijan, a photo exhibition titled "Zangilan – On the Wings of Time" was presented, showcasing the history, nature, and contemporary landscape of Zangilan. Activities for children included an exhibition of drawings and handicrafts, face painting, and masterclasses in art, alongside a performance by the XX Children's Theater.

Subsequently, a celebratory concert took place, featuring soloists from the M. Magomayev Azerbaijan State Academic Philharmonic and the F. Amirov Azerbaijan State Song and Dance Ensemble. The concert program included folk songs, works by Azerbaijani composers, and national dances. The event was attended by Vahid Hajiyev, the Special Representative of the President of Azerbaijan in the Jabrayil, Gubadli, and Zangilan districts; Deputy Minister of Culture Murad Huseynov; family members of martyrs; representatives of state institutions; as well as residents of Zangilan and surrounding districts.

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Zangilan City Day is being celebrated, APA's local bureau reports.

For the first time, Zangilan City Day is being marked in the city with a series of events.

As part of the celebrations, the Zangilan Plov Festival, a photo exhibition, creative activities for children, and masterclasses have been organized at the Zangilan Congress Center. A performance by the XX Children's Theater has been staged, and a concert program has been presented.

The events are attended by Vahid Hajiyev, Special Representative of the President of Azerbaijan in Jabrayil, Gubadli, and Zangilan districts, Deputy Minister of Culture Murad Huseynov, family members of martyrs, representatives of government agencies, and residents.

The Zangilan City Day celebrations are being held with the support of the Special Representative Office of the President and the Karabakh Revival Fund, and are jointly organized by the Ministry of Culture and the Restoration, Construction and Management Service in Jabrayil, Gubadli, and Zangilan districts.