‘Grain-picking’ festival held in Baku (UPDATED)
A festival devoted to the grain-picking season was held in Baku on Sunday in an effort to revive the many century-long traditions of grape-growing in Azerbaijan.
Baku residents and visitors joining the Caspian Coast Uzum Yigimi Festivali had the opportunity to try samples of many countries’ national cuisines and become familiar with various crafts put on display. Attendees were also able to buy or taste fresh grapes and grape juice, delicious cheese and wines.
A concert was held as part of the festival, featuring Eurovision stars - Sasha Son of Lithuania, the Paula and Ovi duet from Romania and Moldova’s Zdob si Zdub band. The event also included performances by the singers who represented Azerbaijan at Eurovision in past years – Aysel Teymurzada and Safura Alizada, as well as Maryam Shabanova and the Milk & Kisses band.
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