Shared values strengthen Azerbaijan-Tajikistan bond, says envoy PHOTO

Azerbaijan and Tajikistan share friendly relations rooted in mutual respect and common cultural values, Tajikistan’s ambassador to Azerbaijan, Ilhom Abdurahmon, said at the Chakan Fashion Show “Heritage of Traditions Through the Ages,” held in Baku to celebrate Nowruz.

He noted that the international holiday of Nowruz, rich in spiritual and cultural heritage, unites Tajiks, Azerbaijanis, and neighbouring peoples, Caliber.Az reports per local media.

“The ancient holiday of Nowruz is widely celebrated in Azerbaijan as an important part of national traditions and the country’s rich cultural heritage. That is why today’s event in Azerbaijan is particularly symbolic for us, reflecting the shared historical and cultural traditions that have long connected the peoples of our region,” he said.

Organised by the Embassy of Tajikistan in Azerbaijan, the event featured collections by Tajik designers Khurshed Sattorov, Vais Asoev, and Sulhiya Gulomova—“Chakan,” “Nuri Badakhshan,” and “Navoi khoroson”—showcasing Tajikistan’s rich cultural and artistic heritage.

Guests also experienced elements of traditional Tajik culture and cuisine, including a festive table with seven types of dishes and sweets known as “Haft Sin” and “Haft Shin,” integral to Nowruz celebrations. 

Performances by artists from Tajikistan and Azerbaijan, including Jahongir Zaripov, Khurshed Ibrahimzoda, and People’s Artist of Azerbaijan Gulyanag Mammedova, enriched the cultural program. Dance ensembles from the Baku Academy of Choreography under Vusala Babayeva and Khazar University under Khanum Karimzada also performed.

The event was attended by members of the diplomatic corps, international organisations, government officials, deputies, cultural figures, and Tajik students studying in Azerbaijan.

By Jeyhun Aghazada