Baku to host exhibition of Indian culture
By Laman Ismayilova
An international exhibition of Indian culture will be held in Baku on September 2-18, Azertac reported.
The annual event, organized by the Indian Embassy in Azerbaijan, will take place in the shopping center "Amay".
The exhibition will feature Indian dances, cuisine, furniture, carpets, tea, spices, as well as golden and silver handiworks.
Moreover, different types of silk, as well as traditional Azerbaijani women's headgear, made from fine and soft silk in a four-cornered shape will be presented.
Cultural affinity between Azerbaijan and India is close, while world renowned Azerbaijani poet Nizami Ganjavi had a profound influence on eminent Indian poets like Amir Khusrau.
The late Rashid Behbudov, great tenor who switched to singing popular Azeri songs in the European classical tradition was a close friend of the late Raj Kapoor.
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Laman Ismayilova is AzerNews’ staff journalist, follow her on Twitter: @Lam_Ismayilova
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