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President of Turkmenistan Honors Ten Young Singers with Commemorative Silver Badges
18 Dec. 08:54President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov has awarded ten young pop and amateur vocal performers with a commemorative silver badge titled “30th Anniversary of Turkmenistan’s Permanent Neutrality”, recognizing their contribution to national culture. The announcement was made by the State News Agency TDH.
The recipients include artists, educators, and students representing various cultural institutions and higher education establishments across the country:
— leading vocalist of the “Galkynysh” folklore ensemble at the Cultural and Business Center of the State Concern “Turkmengaz,” Govher Hojimuradova;
— teacher at Children’s Art School No. 4 under the Ashgabat City Department of Culture, Dowran Shammyev;
— instructor at the Sahy Jepbarov Specialized Art School in Arkadag City, Begul Mashadova;
— performer with the auxiliary troupe of the Aman Gulmamedov State Drama Theatre of Arkadag City, Rahymgeldy Kyýasov;
— third-year student of the Faculty of Cultural Heritage at the Turkmen State Institute of Culture, Serdar Charyev;
— second-year student of the Orchestral Instruments Faculty at the Maya Kuliyeva Turkmen National Conservatory, Munisa Khudaybergenova;
— fifth-year student of the Folk Music Faculty at the same conservatory, Guljemal Tailyyeva;
— third-year student of the Banking Faculty at the Turkmen State Financial Institute, Mehri Hojakova;
— second-category artist of the pop orchestra at the Ahal Velayat Cultural Center, Shatlyk Gurbannazarov;
— teacher at the Children’s Art School of Turkmenbashi City in the Balkan Velayat, Gozel Hojayeva.
According to the official decree, the awards were presented in recognition of their meaningful contribution to expressing the nation’s progress, unity, and cultural identity through contemporary music, as well as in celebration of the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s permanent neutrality.
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Historic Heritage and Breathtaking Nature: Turkmen Journalists Explore Balıkesir and Çanakkale
11 Oct. 15:20An international press tour for media representatives from Turkmenistan is currently underway in Türkiye, organized by the Türkiye Tourism Promotion and Development Agency (TGA) with the support of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Türkiye.
The delegation includes journalists and content creators from the country’s leading public and private media outlets.
The journey through the Balıkesir region began immediately upon the delegation’s arrival at Koca Seyit Airport. The first stop on the itinerary was the picturesque Manastır Çayı area, followed by a visit to the famous Olive Oil Museum. Here, the journalists were introduced to the centuries-old traditions of olive oil production—a key gastronomic and cultural hallmark of the Aegean coast—before enjoying a walk along the scenic Güre coastline.
A special highlight of the program was an immersive experience in the region's unique natural landscape. Participants embarked on an exciting jeep safari through the Kazdağları National Park (historically known as Mount Ida). The journalists explored the rugged beauty of the Şahindere Canyon, refreshed themselves at ice-cold natural springs, and ascended to the legendary Altar of Zeus, which offers breathtaking panoramic views of the entire region.
In the coming days, the press tour participants will dive into the rich history of the Çanakkale region. The itinerary includes exploring the ancient city of Assos and the Temple of Athena, viewing the iconic Trojan Horse, discovering legendary Troy along with its state-of-the-art museum complex, and paying tribute at the historic sites of Gallipoli and the Çanakkale Martyrs' Memorials.
Such international media initiatives allow Turkmen journalists to gain firsthand insights into modern practices in cultural and eco-tourism, exchange professional experience with Turkish colleagues, and strengthen media collaboration between the two nations.
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