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The National Music and Drama Theatre named after Makhtumkuli in Ashgabat hosted a commemorative event dedicated to the renowned Turkmen poet Gurbannazar Ezizov, who would have turned 85 this year. Although his life ended tragically fifty years ago, when he was still young and full of creative promise, his literary legacy remains deeply influential.
Actors from the National Music and Drama Theatre and the Main Academic Drama Theatre presented theatrical sketches inspired by moments from the poet’s life.
Among the speakers was Hero of Turkmenistan Gozeł Shagulyyeva, who shared how Ezizov’s work significantly shaped her artistic path.
Family archive photographs were projected during the event. When images of the poet’s daughters appeared on the screen, the audience heard the song “Gyzlaryma,” performed by People’s Artist of Turkmenistan Atageldi Garyagdyyev. Many attendees noted that the poem captures emotions familiar to any father of daughters.
The evening also featured musical performances based on Ezizov’s poems, including “Uzak ýaýlada enäniň hümdisi,” “Dostlaryma,” and “Topragym,” sung by People’s Artists Lyale Begnazarova and Atajan Berdyev, as well as Merited Artist Batyr Charyyev.
The poet’s daughter, Yazgul Ezizova, shared heartfelt memories of her father. A warm round of applause greeted two young great-grandchildren of Ezizov as they stepped onto the stage holding flower bouquets.
To mark the National Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Industry Workers' Day, Health Center No. 1 in Mary, located along Oguzkhan Street, was officially reopened following a comprehensive structural renovation. The inauguration ceremony brought together regional administration officials, members of parliament and the Halk Maslahaty, healthcare specialists, community elders, and local students. Festive musical and theatrical performances by cultural groups and young talents added to the celebratory atmosphere.
The newly reconstructed two-story medical complex is outfitted with state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment rooms, family medicine suites, bacteriological and physiotherapy departments, as well as specialized laboratories. Equipped with advanced European medical technology, the center offers a full suite of services including ultrasound, echocardiography, electrocardiography, and endoscopy.
The renovation project was successfully carried out by the local private construction enterprise "Yhlasa Ynam." During the official ceremony, outstanding construction workers were awarded valuable commemorative gifts presented on behalf of the President of Turkmenistan.
Additionally, to boost mobile diagnostic capabilities in the region, a fully equipped "Mercedes-Benz" mobile medical unit featuring digital X-ray and fluorography technology was officially presented to the health center on behalf of the Head of State.
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