Turkmen representatives took part in the IDFR`s Inaugural Cultural Appreciation Day

In alignment with the aim to promote cultural diplomacy, the Institute of Diplomacy and Foreign Relations (IDFR) organized the Cultural Appreciation Day on 28 July 2016. The event took place at the multipurpose hall of the Istitute, where the participants from 20 countries, including Turkmenistan could demonstrate their culture through the decorations of their assigned booth, the traditional costumes worn by the participants and the cultural presentation during the strolling session.  

Turkmenistan was represented by the trainees from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, currently going through the diplomatic workshop at IDFR.

The 25th anniversary of the Independence of Turkmenistan became the theme of the country’s booth at the cultural fair.  With the assistance of the Embassy of Turkmenistan, the representatives introduced more than 200 visitors of the event to their rich culture by means of the provided cultural and traditional elements, which were comprised of Turkmen carpets, ornaments, the books of the leader of Turkmenistan- Gurbanguly Berdymukhammedov and various journals and photographs depicting the cultural heritage of the country. Moreover, together with the fascinating folk stories, an eye-catching asset of the booth became the video clip of Turkmenistan immersing guests to the cultural fundamentals of the nation.