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Ashgabat to Host International Competition Celebrating Turkmen Alabay Breed
On October 26, Ashgabat will host an international contest dedicated to the Turkmen Alabay breed, marking the annual celebration of this national treasure. The highlight of the event will be the “Ýylyň türkmen edermen alabaýy” competition, showcasing the finest examples of the famous shepherd dog.
The goal is to promote the global reputation of the Alabay as a symbol of Turkmen culture and heritage. The strongest and most distinguished dogs will be evaluated according to strict breed standards.
The celebration will also include artistic competitions featuring carpet weavers, painters, sculptors, photographers, and media professionals, all presenting their interpretations of the Alabay through visual art, broadcasts, and publications.
President of Turkmenistan approved the panel of judges and authorized the event’s organization in line with previous government decisions, ensuring its high standard and smooth execution.
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A ceremony for laying the foundation of the Turkmenbashi – Garabogaz highway, spanning 207 km, was held in Balkan velayat of Turkmenistan, reports the newspaper "Neutral Turkmenistan."
The highway starts from the coastal etrap of Turkmenbashi, where a festive event was held on the occasion, featuring masters of culture and art from the velayat.
Construction has been entrusted to road builders of the economic society "Altyn nesil," who guarantee completion on schedule. All conditions for the project are provided: crushed stone and gravel are extracted from a local quarry, and road bitumen is produced at the Turkmenbashi Complex Oil Refinery.
According to the project, the highway will be two-way with a width of 21 m, featuring asphalt pavement and technical characteristics meeting international standards.
Construction is planned in two stages: Turkmenbashi – Garabogaz and Garabogaz – Serhetaka (Kazakhstan). Upon completion of the second stage, the road will open a transport corridor to neighboring countries in the region.
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