Azerbaijan's folk ensemble successfully performs in Bursa [PHOTO/VIDEO]

14 July 2017 12:16 (UTC+04:00)

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By Laman Ismayilova

Azerbaijan's folk ensemble "Jangi", led by Mirjavad Jafarov, has successfully performed at the 31 International Festival-Contest "Altın Karagöz Halk Dansları"

The national ensemble fascinated the viewers with spectacular performance, Trend Life reported. The dance team was awarded a special diploma.

The Kazakh team "Kazyna" was named first at the festival.

The main prize of TURKSOY went to Northern Cyprus State Folk Dance Ensemble.

The competition was organized by TURKSOY in Bursa, Turkey, with the assistance of Bursa Kültür Sanat ve Turizm Vakfı (BKSTV).

The festival brought together folk dance ensembles from more than twenty countries, including Argentina, Azerbaijan, Russia, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Turkey, Bulgaria, the Philippines, Bulgaria, China, India, Northern Cyprus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Macedonia, Moldova, Romania, Chile, Uganda and other countries.

The winners were awarded with cash prizes.

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