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By Laman Ismayilova

The opening of the first Baku Shopping Festival was solemnly marked with a concert program in the ancient part of Baku - the Old City.

The colorful concert was organized with the support of the Administration of State Historical and Architectural Reserve “Icherisheher”, Trend Life reported.

The opening of the Festival in Icherisheher (Old City) has a special meaning because this pearl of the Azerbaijani architecture and culture attracts attention of foreign guests.

The concert featured performance of "Natig Rhythm Group", ensemble "Gaya", singers Murad Arif, Jabrail Rasulov, Gunay Ibrahimli and others .

The Baku Shopping Festival will be held in the capital of Azerbaijan from April 10 to May 10.

During the festival, numerous shopping centers will offer special discounts and bonus cards. The temporary shopping points will present trademarks of Azerbaijan and several foreign countries.

Tax-free system will be applied during the Baku Shopping Festival. Alongside foreigners, Azerbaijani citizens will also have a chance to benefit Tax-free system, which will be the first such practice.

The festival will also feature a number of entertainment events including concerts, flash mobs, fashion shows, costume parades, theatrical and film premieres, and numerous surprises, drawings and gifts, which will turn the festival into a real holiday.

Moreover, “The dancing millionaire", Gianluca Vacchi, will be a special guest of the first Baku Shopping Festival. Gianluca Vacchi will be a DJ at his new concert program called “Enjoy" in Baku on May 5-6.

Baku will host Shopping Festival twice every year with the organizational support of Azerbaijan Convention Bureau and the Culture and Tourism Ministry.

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Laman Ismayilova is AzerNews’ staff journalist, follow her on Twitter: @Lam_Ismayilova

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