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Nurygandym Khojamuhammedov: “Music is a dialogue with the soul of the people”
23 Mar. 14:23Following the successful creative evening in Ashgabat, the editorial team of beyan.tm spoke with People’s Artist of Turkmenistan, composer and conductor Nurygandym Khojamuhammedov. In the interview, he shared his impressions of the concert, reflected on the role of music, and expressed gratitude to everyone involved in the event.
— First of all, congratulations on your successful creative evening. What are your impressions after the concert?
— First of all, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to everyone who contributed to organizing this evening. It was the result of the hard work of many people, and I am deeply thankful to each of them. I would also like to thank all the guests who accepted the invitation and came to support us. This means a lot to me.
— The audience responded very warmly. How would you describe the atmosphere of the evening?
— The atmosphere was truly warm and heartfelt. I felt a strong connection with the audience — their attention and respect for the music. This inspires me and gives me strength to continue creating.
— Your music combines national traditions with modern elements. What makes it unique?
— Music is a language that unites generations. I strive to preserve our national traditions while developing them in a way that resonates with modern audiences. This allows our culture to evolve without losing its depth.
— Who would you like to thank in particular?
— First of all, I would like to express my deep gratitude to the President of Turkmenistan, Serdar Berdimuhamedov, and the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Hero Arkadag. Their support for culture and the arts plays a crucial role in the development of our country. I sincerely wish them good health and great success in their state activities.
I would also like to once again thank all the audience members who attended the concert. People who respect culture, Turkmen art, and music — this is the greatest reward for me.
— What are your future creative plans?
— I plan to continue my creative work, compose new pieces, and delight audiences. Music is a continuous journey, and I believe there are many more projects ahead.
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Modern Maternal and Child Healthcare Center Opens Its Doors in Balkanabat
Today in 08:38In celebration of the National Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Industry Workers' Day, a state-of-the-art Maternal and Child Healthcare Center was officially inaugurated in the city of Balkanabat. The landmark event gathered regional and municipal officials, members of the Halk Maslahaty and Parliament, healthcare professionals, and community leaders. The opening ceremony featured festive cultural performances, musical numbers, and traditional Kushtdepdi dances.
The newly constructed medical complex consists of four- and five-story buildings designed to accommodate up to 305 patients. The center houses comprehensive maternity and postnatal wards, a gynecology division, pediatric units, and diagnostic consultation departments. The facility is equipped with advanced medical technology, including MRI, CT scanners, digital mammography, and fluorography units.
Notably, the center features the region's first 10-bed neonatal intensive care unit, fully outfitted with "Medicor" incubators from Hungary and high-precision German monitoring systems. These technologies allow medical staff to continuously monitor vital stats, body temperature, oxygen saturation, and respiratory functions of newborns.
During the ceremony, outstanding builders from the "Shadiyan Gurlushyk" enterprise were honored with gifts on behalf of the President of Turkmenistan, who also donated a new fleet of vehicles to support the medical center's operations.
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