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By Laman Sadigova

Baku Museum Center hosted a presentation of chocolate paintings with a weight of more than 200 kilograms and a width of three meters, dedicated to the first European Games - that will be held in Baku.

This 3D Chocolate painting dedicated to the first European Games in Baku, is the first of its kind in the world.

The presentation was attended by representatives of diplomatic missions accredited in Azerbaijan, and well-known figures of culture and art.

Culture and Tourism Minister Abulfaz Garayev said that the author's exhibition "Chocolate Museum Nikolya" opened in Baku in mid-May has recorded a large number of visitors.

"It is significant that the exhibition will work during the European Games. This exhibition is the perfect gift for Baku citizens and guests of the city. Among the exhibits, there are works dedicated to Azerbaijan, they were manufactured in Belarus and brought to Baku,” he said.

The minister also noted that cultural institutions will hold various exhibitions, musical programs, performances which will contribute to educate visitors about the culture and art of the country during the European Games.

All of Baku museums will work until 22:00 during the Games. It is also planned to make all museums entrance free during several days.

Chocolatier Nikolai Popov expressed gratitude to all participants of the event.

"When I arrived in Azerbaijan I was struck by the inhabitants’ hospitality and country’s culture. That is why I wanted to do something big and exclusive that will be dedicated to the country. I have decided to create the largest painting of chocolate in the world. The work was very difficult, but it has turned out ok, and I am pleased to present it to you. I wish the European Games to pass successfully," he said.

During the first week of the exhibition more than 10,000 people were able to see the wonderous chocolate sculptures.

Baku 2015 is the first-ever European Games, an exciting and innovative multi-sport event for the continent that will take place on June 12-28, 2015.

There will be a total of 20 sports at Baku 2015: 16 Olympic sports and four non-Olympic sports. More than 6,000 athletes from across Europe will be representing their nations over 17 days of competition.

Baku was awarded the games by the European Olympic Committees (EOC) in December 2012.

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