Baku to host charity fair prior to New Year
By Nigar Orujova
Azerbaijan's leading fashion magazine, Nargis, has organized a New Year charity fair called "Cold hands - warm heart" on one of the main streets of Baku from December 13.
The week-long charity fair is expected to amuse guests with a festive atmosphere and receive various presents from Jаn Atelier, Lilac, Carrousel, Ali&Nino and other well-known brands.
Guests will be able to enjoy New Year's hit music and hot chocolate after 12:00 every day until December 20.
The official opening ceremony of the fair will take place at Istiglaliyyat Street near the landmark Fountains Square at 19:00 on December 14.
Ulviya Rahmanova, editor-in-chief of Nargis magazine, will open the fair together with the guest of the event musician, Miri Yusif and talented children from boarding school No 3 for the deaf.
Souvenirs and other items made by children from the boarding school will be on sale at the event, while famous Azerbaijani writers will give autographs to the fans. Adults and children are also supposed to enjoy various kinds of entertainment that will include Santa Claus and Snow Maiden.
The closing day of the fair, December 20, will host a lottery, where each participant will have a chance to win many prizes presented by partners of Nargis.
The prizes will include two tickets for Emin Agalarov's concert and the grand prize by Pasha Travel: a holiday at a five star hotel in Dubai.
Bank Technique is the main sponsor of the event.
Nargis is a Russian language magazine that aims to become a true guide to the word of fashion and art. The first issue of the magazine was launched in December 2012.
Each quarterly issue of Nargis presents interesting articles and exclusive interviews with the local and world celebrities, presented in columns such as fashion, culture, people, health, and beauty and lifestyle.