Join Night at Museum event and promote intellectual curiosity
By Amina Nazarli
YARAT Contemporary Art Center is organizing the event ‘Night at the Museum’ to be held in Baku on May 23.
All Baku residents and the country’s visitors are invited to take part in the event.
‘Night at the Museum’ is an extraordinary annual event, which has already taken place for almost forty years in more than 143 countries around the world to promote intellectual curiosity.
In Azerbaijan, the event will take place for the second time. In addition to the traditional exploration of collections and exhibitions, on this day, guests will experience a modern museum offering unlimited opportunities for active education and enjoyment.
‘Night at the Museum’ starts at 11:00 am and will last until late at night. Everyone who joins in will find something that will appeal to them.
The Center will be transformed for the day and open its doors to all visitors!
The day’s program will include the following:
Outdoor Yoga class - to be run by professional instructors Hamid Elsever Hamidzade and Sabina Shakhi, culinary masterclass by chef and co-founder of the project Gurmaniya (Gourmets) Farhad Ashurbeyli, Zumba Fitness masterclass by professionals from Harmony Dance Club Farid Mehdiyev and Mehman Mehdiyev.
For local history lovers, there will be an encounter with the most interesting mysteries of Baku with well-known story-teller and researcher, Fuad Akhundov.
Young contemporary art professionals and amateurs will be able to get expert advice from artist Chingiz Babayev, art manager, Farid Abdullayev and musicologist, Dzhahangir Selimhanov.
A film screening, an art-therapy session, dance and cyclist show by VeloBaku sports association will also be presented to the public on this special day!
Throughout the whole evening famous DJ Pancho will get the Center moving with his hits.
YARAT’s partners for ‘Night at the Museum’ are Red Bull, a world leader in energy drinks and one of the biggest producers of natural juices in Azerbaijan.
Entry to all events on May 23 is absolutely free. However in order to participate in master classes you will need to register in advance by calling: +99412 505 14 14 or sending a message to [email protected] Find more about the day' schedule on our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/events/1596805340587431/
Do not miss out! Immerse yourself in museum life and discover its secrets!
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