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By Amina Nazarli

A solemn ceremony to mark the Romanian National Culture Day took place at the Azerbaijan National Library after M.F. Akhundov in Baku on January 15.

The event was dedicated to the 166th anniversary of the outstanding Romanian poet Mihai Eminescu, who is considered one of the most important poets of the Romanian language, who best described its nation’s soul, as well as its beautiful nature, traditions and history.

His romantic inspirations led to poetry which reinterpreted traditional narratives of the mythological, fabled and metaphysical.

Romanian Ambassador Daniel Cristian Ciobanu, representatives of the Romanian Diaspora and Azerbaijani public figures attended the celebration, which was organized jointly by the Azerbaijan Culture and Tourism Ministry, Azerbaijan National Library and the Romanian embassy in Baku.

Addressing the event, National Library’s director Kerim Tahirov informed the guests about the historical roots and cultural relations between Azerbaijan and Romania.

Tahirov noted the importance of such activities, which he said help the two peoples’ to familiarize themselves with each other’s culture.

Daniel Ciobanu, in turn, expressed gratitude to the National Library and the Culture and Tourism Ministry for the opportunity to hold such an event dedicated to the Romanian great poet.

Talking about the bilateral relations, the ambassador noted that the strategic ties between the two countries are developing rapidly. He listed activities and initiatives held in the field of culture between the two states.

During the event Azerbaijani poetess Farida Hajieva read out the famous poems by Mihai Eminescu, which she translated from Romanian into Azerbaijani language.

“This is a great celebration. I am very glad to participate in the festivities organized by Azerbaijan,” the ambassador told Azernews. “We have a pleasure to listen to the several poems translated by wonderful Azerbaijani poetess Farida Hajieva. We also were very satisfied with the speeches that were delivered at this event.”

Noting that he is very happy to have an opportunity to celebrate this event in Baku, Ciobanu said the event is a sign of very good relations between the two countries.

The event also featured a book exhibition and tasting of traditional Romanian dishes.

As part of the Romanian National Culture Day, there also was held a flower-laying ceremony at the monument of beloved Romanian composer George Enescu.

Foreign Ministry’s official Gunduz Jafarov addressed the ceremony praising the fruitful work of the Romanian embassy in Azerbaijan in the development of the bilateral relations.

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Amina Nazarli is AzerNews’ staff journalist, follow her on Twitter: @amina_nazarli

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