On May 3, 2017 in the Palace of Mukams of the State Cultural Center of Turkmenistan the solemn opening of the Days of the Culture of Palestine took place. The opening ceremony was attended by representatives of the Ministry of Culture of Turkmenistan and its institutions, the general public, representatives of diplomatic missions accredited in Ashgabat, the media, art masters, teachers and students of profile universities. Among the guests was a delegation of the business circles of Palestine who came to our country to participate in the Turkmen-Palestinian business forum.
As the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the State of Palestine to Turkmenistan Hossein Ali Mustafa Gannam noted in his welcoming speech at the solemn event, the current cultural event dedicated to the 25th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Turkmenistan and Palestine is aimed at strengthening the relations of friendship, mutual understanding and trustful dialogue between the two countries.
The first event within the framework of the Days of Culture was a concert of art masters of a friendly country. Its program included performances by a song and music group that presented stylized classical music and magnificent folk melodies and songs.
Within the framework of the Days of the Culture of Palestine in Turkmenistan, an exhibition of works of arts and crafts and fine arts of a friendly country will be held in the foyer of the Palace of Mukams. In the course of the current action in the "Ashgabat" cinema center, films of representatives of contemporary Palestinian cinema will be screened.
On May 5, the closing ceremony of the Days of Culture of the State of Palestine and a joint concert of artists from two friendly countries will take place at the "Turkmenistan" cinema center.
