A festive concert was arranged in the Palace of Mukams of the State Cultural Centre on occasion of the International Women’s Day.

At the meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers held on March 2, the President of Turkmenistan focused on increasing the efficiency of the development of tourism.

Silk is another great invention, which is like the pottery table, wheel, script and money has changed the world, having made it not only civilized but beautiful as well. This soft fabric made of finest threads with shimmering glow, light and pleasant to touch started to be produced from silkworm cocoons in China in neolith age. It took almost three thousand years to find out about this wonderful fabric and to start production outside China.

The program of cultural events was prepared for the celebrations scheduled for February 23 and 26 in Mary and Lebap velayats on the occasion of the start of the construction the Afghan section of the TAPI gas pipeline, Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan power transmission line, the fiber-optic line along the same route, the opening of Serhetabat-Turgundi railway, the international airport in Lebap velayat and the forthcoming launch of the international rally ""Amul-Khazar 2018"", cycle race and track and field athletics cross. Deputy Prime Minister Abdiyeva B. told about it at the government meeting.

Days of Culture of the Islamic Republic of Iran were closed in the capital. The final event of the celebrations was a concert of art masters of the two countries at the National Music and Drama Theater named after Makhtumkuli.

Turkmenistan, paying great attention to strategic partnership with the UN and its specialized agencies, actively develops cooperation with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

In Ashgabat, the ceremonial opening of the Days of Culture of the Islamic Republic of Iran was held. The event was organized by the Cultural Center of the Embassy of Iran in Turkmenistan and the Ministry of Culture of our country.

A striking event in cultural life of the capital was the opening of the exhibition “Caravaggio in Turkmenistan”, organized under the auspices of the Ministries of Culture and Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, as well as the Italian Embassy in our country.

The program of the upcoming cultural events for February includes the exhibition of selected works of Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio that will be featured at the Museum of Fine Arts 7 through 25 February.

The President of Turkmenistan signed a Decree on announcing the competition among individuals involved in literature, culture and art, young amateur singers and talented children for the awarding of the Prize of the President of Turkmenistan, Türkmeniň Altyn asyry. The winners of the competition will be determined in relevant nominations. Television contest for young amateur singers, Ýaňlan, Diýarym!, and the contest for young talented children, Garaşsyzlygyň merjen däneleri, were launched as part of the competition.