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By Nigar Orujova

The third Gabala International Art Exhibition dedicated to the 90th anniversary of National Leader Heydar Aliyev opened at the Gabala Culture Center in Gabala city, some 225 kilometers of Baku, Azerbaijani capital, on May 5.

President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, Goodwill Ambassador of UNESCO and ISESCO, MP Mehriban Aliyeva sent a congratulatory message to the participants.

The exhibition is organized by the Culture Fund of Azerbaijan and the Azerbaijan-Korean Cultural Exchange Association SEBA (Seoul-Baku).

Prior to the event, participants of the exhibition visited the Heydar Aliyev Center to pay tribute to Azerbaijan's national leader.

Vice-President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation Leyla Aliyeva' s works are also demonstrated in the exhibition, which is to last untl May 19.

The third Gabala International Art Exhibition awarded Leyla Aliyeva with honorable diploma for popularization of Azerbaijani cultural heritage and national cultural values.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, head of the Azerbaijani-Korean Cultural Exchange Association SEBA Ruhangiz Heydarova noted that the event was an important part of a large-scale campaign aimed at promoting Azerbaijani culture.

Heydarova said the number of participants increased this year, adding "this testifies to growing interest in the exhibition, Azerbaijan and our national art".

"This event opens up favorable opportunities for strengthening friendly and cultural relations of Azerbaijan with other countries," she noted.

The exhibition titled "Portrait's melodies" involves about 158 artists from 23 countries, who exhibit a total of 291 works. Exhibition participants were awarded with certificates in 24 nominations.

The event was continued with concert program.