Festival of national minorities in Baku ends on colorful note

he fifth Republican Festival of National Minorities wrapped up at the Music Theatre named after Rashid Behbudov on June 30, Trend Life reported.

The festival, organized by the Culture and Tourism Ministry was held under the motto "Azerbaijan, the native land".

First Deputy Culture Minister Vagif Aliyev, addressing the event, underlined the importance of the festival.

He noted that the state has always paid a great attention to the culture of national minorities living in Azerbaijan. The culture of national minorities and ethnic groups living in the country is protected and developed as an integral part of Azerbaijani culture.

The official reminded that 2016 was declared the Year of multiculturalism in Azerbaijan, adding that this will help to further boost the country’s tradition of multiculturalism.

Then, the festival continued with a concert of art collectives.

Moreover, a photo exhibition entitled "In one family" reflecting the life of national minorities was held at Azerbaijan Carpet Museum on June 30.

The event also featured presentation of CD "Songs of national minorities living in Azerbaijan" in Azerbaijani, English, Russian, French and German languages and a roundtable discussion on the diversity of ethnic cultures and multicultural