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Balkan Theater Troupe Represents Turkmenistan at TURKSOY Festival in Aktau
The Saparmurat Turkmenbashy State Drama Theater from Turkmenistan’s Balkan region is taking part in the 3rd International TURKSOY Theater Festival, held from September 21 to 26 in the city of Aktau — the designated cultural capital of the Turkic world for 2025.
On September 26, the Turkmen theater ensemble will perform their play "Baýram han türkmen" at the Nurmukhan Zhanturin Regional Music and Drama Theater.
The festival features nine theater groups from countries such as Azerbaijan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkey, Uzbekistan, Hungary, Kazakhstan, and Turkmenistan — all showcasing some of their most outstanding performances that celebrate Turkic cultural heritage.
The jury comprises prominent directors, playwrights, and theater critics from the participating nations. In addition to stage performances, the festival includes a rich program of educational and professional events. A major highlight was the 11th meeting of the Council of Theater Directors, which focused on the theme: “Turkic World Theaters: Cultural Integration, Creative Dialogue, and Modern Trends in Development.”
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In the Balkan region of Turkmenistan, extensive preparations are underway to celebrate the New Year. With the efforts of the Ministry of Trade and Foreign Economic Relations, the Balkan Regional Consumer Societies Union, and the local branch of the Turkmenistan Industrialists and Entrepreneurs Association, all retail outlets in the region have expanded their festive offerings. Residents and visitors can find a wide variety of food, industrial goods, and gift items.
Markets are adorned with fresh produce, sparkling globes, garlands, toys, candles, Christmas trees, and other gifts that capture the festive spirit. Modern greenhouses in Gyzylarbat, Magtymguly, Bereket districts, as well as in the cities of Balkanabat and Turkmenbashi, supply fresh vegetables and greens for the shelves of mobile trade points. High-quality meat, dairy products, vegetables, and fruits are sold at affordable prices. Beautifully packaged New Year gifts attract considerable interest from buyers.
To meet public demand, the Balkan Regional Consumer Societies Union has opened more than 100 mobile trade points across all districts and cities of the region. These mobile shops will operate until January 3, 2026, according to the «Türkmenistan» newspaper.
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