As a continuation of the poetry marathon organized by the Embassy of Turkmenistan in the lead-up to World Poetry Day, the audience was treated to a Turkmen-language performance of the poem "In Our Paradise on Earth" by the outstanding Ukrainian poet, writer, artist, and great Kobzar Taras Shevchenko, recited by Kemal Gurbanmyradov, a representative of the Turkmen diaspora in Ukraine. The poem profoundly reflects themes relatable and familiar to different peoples: maternal love, hope for a bet...

Today, Turkmenistan celebrates the holiday of Ramadan. On this day, people gathered in mosques for Eid prayers and expressed their wishes for all prayers offered to Allah Almighty during this blessed month to be accepted. The holiday of Oraza, which combines all the blessings of the spiritual month of Ramadan, strengthens national unity and solidarity and enhances the perception of national humane values. Together with all Muslim peoples, Turkmens celebrate Oraza Bayram with great joy, inspir...

As part of the poetry marathon, Olga Ponomaryova, a representative of the Turkmen diaspora, read Lesya Ukrainka's poem "Like a Child, It Was...." The Ukrainian poetess, one of the key figures in Ukrainian literature, became a symbol of personal freedom, intellectual depth, and the struggle for national identity. She enriched Ukrainian poetry with new themes and images, combining personal experiences with philosophical reflections on freedom, dignity, and human will. The poem explores theme...

National Leader of the Turkmen People and Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, during a goodwill visit to China, presented an Akhal-Teke horse named Gadyrly to President of the People’s Republic of China Xi Jinping on behalf of President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov, Turkmenistan’s official media reported Wednesday. Xi accepted the gift with gratitude, noting that Akhal-Teke horses are highly respected in China. The Chinese leader emphasized that...

Turkmenistan confirmed support for four global initiatives proposed by China, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov said during a meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing on Tuesday. The Turkmen side also expressed readiness to participate in preparations for the third China-Central Asia Summit. Wang stressed the importance of strengthening ties between the two peoples and called for further development of the comprehensive strategi...

As part of the ongoing poetry marathon organized by the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Ukraine, a poem «Sen çölüň» ("Your Desert") by the classic of Turkmen literature Seyitnazar Seydi was read today. The work was read by Maysa Durdykuliyeva, a representative of the Turkmen diaspora in Ukraine. Seyitnazar Seydi occupies a special place in Turkmenistan's cultural heritage. His poetry reflects a philosophical perception of the world, a profound connection between man and nature, and the spiritual a...

The poetry marathon continues, uniting the voices and cultures of peoples. As part of it, Liliana Abdyshukurova, a representative of the Turkmen diaspora, presented Volodymyr Sosyura's poem "Like the sun in the sky, you are in my soul" is a heartfelt work by an outstanding Ukrainian lyricist. Liliana turns to the poetry of a Ukrainian author whose work, in turn, touched on Turkmen classics, since Sosyura was not only a famous Ukrainian poet, but also a translator of the poems of the outstandi...