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Shusha:cultural pearl of the world

After the liberation of Azerbaijan lands from invasion, the landscaping construction work is carried out in Garabagh region. At the same time, serious construction work is being carried out in Shusha, which has already become famous city in the world. Along with it, Shusha has already hosted international events.

The President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev declared 2022 as the year of Shusha.

The “Action Plan for the Year of Shusha” approved by the order of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Azerbaijan dated February 25, 2022 was developed.

Our liberated territories are in the spotlight of the international community, and a lot of people want to visit these territories. Today Shusha has become a world-famous city.

Shusha is called the cultural capital of Azerbaijan, which is not accidental. Because Shusha contributed outstanding personalities to the Azerbaijani culture, which is a part of the world culture. Examples of such prominent figures of art are Mir Mohsun Navvab, Najaf bey Vazirov, Ahmad bey Agaoglu, Abdurrahim bey Hagverdiyev, Hamida khanum Javanshir, Uzeyir Hajibeyov, Bulbul, Khan Shushinsky, Niyasi.

Shusha was occupied by Armenia in 1992 and remained under invasion for o long time. The historical monuments of Azerbaijan were destroyed during the occupation.

Shusha was liberated from occupation on November 8, 2020, thus the resistance of the occupiers was broken and they signed a capitulation.

On November 8, 2020, in his appeal to the nation on the occasion of the liberation of Shusha, President Ilham Aliyev stated that this city, the crown of Karabakh, will soon be revived and restore its former glory.

Thus, Shusha is a symbol of freedom of Karabakh, which was under occupation for 30 years, as well as justice, peace and security. Shusha is also the cradle of culture. In this respect, announcement of 2022 as the Year of Shusha by President Ilham Aliyev has a special meaning.

To recall that that after the liberation of Shusha, numerous international events were held there. Shusha city has become a venue for conduct of national, cultural and international events.

Conduct of “Kharibulbul” music festival in Shusha is of historical significance. Besides it will be continued to hold numerous events within the “Year of Shusha”.

Holding of a meeting in Shusha dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the Azerbaijan-UN partnership confirms that the international community accepts the realities of the post-conflict period.

Besides it is planned to hold an international conference on “ Cultural Heritage” within the Global Baku Forum, the international conferences “A new look at the South Caucasus: post-conflict development and cooperation” to be organized by ADA University, as well as continuous,  various cultural and scientific events.

Today Shusha has returned to its owners. Shusha is developing and will become one of the most beautiful touristic centers of the world. The numerous foreign politicians, scientists, experts and journalists visited Shusha, an ancient city of Azerbaijan. We invite our colleagues working abroad to Shusha and wish them to see our majestic cultural capital …

 

Ali Zulfugaroglu, journalist, Azerbaijan

 

Elnur Elturk, expert on diaspora, Azerbaijan

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