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The 25th Italian Language Week in the World opened in Ashgabat
The 25th Italian Language Week in the World began in Turkmenistan's capital on Monday. It takes place annually in dozens of countries and brings together universities, cultural centers, teachers, and students. This year's theme is "Italophonia: Language Without Borders."
The opening ceremonies and events took place at the International University for Humanities and Development and the Dovletmammet Azadi Turkmen National Institute of World Languages. The opening was attended by Carmelo Leo, Commercial Attaché of the Italian Embassy in Turkmenistan; Francesco Giammoni, Professor of Italian and Researcher of Turkic Languages at the University of Cyprus; and Italian language teachers from Turkmen universities.
The first day's program included lectures, creative performances, and meetings. A thematic meeting featuring songs and poems in Turkmen and Italian was held at the University for Humanities and Development. Graduates of the University of Perugia's educational program discussed their experiences studying in Italy and the importance of the Italian language for professional growth.
Lectures and thematic classes are scheduled throughout the week at the Turkmen State Institute of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Magtymguly Turkmen State University, and the private educational center "Gujurly Bilim Merkezi."
The final event will be the opening ceremony of the CELI Certification Center at the Arkaç shopping and entertainment center. The center is being created with the support of the University of Perugia, the developer of the CELI international Italian language exams.
Italian Language Week in Ashgabat is being held with the support of the Italian Embassy and aims to develop educational and cultural cooperation between Turkmenistan and Italy.
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School students from Turkmenistan have been recognized among the winners of the UNESCO regional competition titled “The Art of Equal Opportunities: Sport and Artificial Intelligence.” The award-winning participants — Gozel Tachgulyyeva, Jennet Nurmuhammedova, and Arzuw Orazova — represented Specialized School No. 24 for Gifted Youth in Mary, a member of the UNESCO Associated Schools Network in Turkmenistan.
The competition, designed for young people across Central Asia, was organized by the UNESCO Regional Office in Almaty in partnership with the National Federation of UNESCO Clubs of Kazakhstan, the British Embassy in Astana, and the Association of UNESCO Clubs of the Kyrgyz Republic.
Participants submitted creative works in two categories: “Women and Artificial Intelligence” and “Women in the World of Sport.” Following evaluation, 25 outstanding works by artists under the age of 18 from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan were selected.
The Turkmenistan team’s mentor, teacher Jeren Badyyeva, received a special certificate in recognition of her pedagogical guidance and contribution to the preparation of the students.
The final exhibition showcasing the top 25 entries was held in Almaty from December 3 to 8, featuring selected works from young participants, including those from Turkmenistan. All winners were awarded certificates and commemorative gifts.
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