Bishkek, April 17, 2026. /Kabar/. Cultural events dedicated to the 100th anniversary of great writer Chyngyz Aitmatov took place in Baku. On April 16, 2026, the musical "Zhamilya" based on the writer's work of the same name, was performed at the Azerbaijan State Academic Drama Theater.
According to the Ministry of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy, the performance prepared by the creative team of Toktogul Satylganov Kyrgyz National Philharmonic, was a sold-out success and received high praise from the audience.
In his welcoming speech, Minister of Culture Mirbek Mambetaliev noted the particular importance of Kyrgyz-Azerbaijani cultural cooperation and emphasized that such joint projects will continue to strengthen friendship and mutual understanding between the two peoples.
This cultural event was organized with the support of Kyrgyz President Sadyr Zhaparov and within the framework of the Decree "On holding commemorative events dedicated to the 100th anniversary of Chyngyz Aitmatov."