On the 19th September 2010 Azerbaijan’s internationally renowned mugham singer Alim Qasimov will be performing at Barbican Hall for the second time since 2008. The concert will start at 19.00. He will bring his ensemble and will be performing together with his daughter Fargana Qasimova and well-known Afghan rubab singer Homayun Sakhi. Tickets are available at Barbican Hall.
On the 19th August 2010 second reading of Azerbaijani dramatist Akhundv’s comedy “Darvish Mastali Shah and Monsieur Jordan the Sorcerer” will be taking place in Azerbaijan House at 19.00-22.00
On 4 July 2010 on the eve of the anniversary of the passing away of Rashid Behbudov, Azerbaijani renowned singer Azerbaijan House held a commemorative event to mark the occasion. Azerbaijani community members and friends of Azerbaijan attended the commemorative event.
In his opening remarks Chairman of Azerbaijan House Ali Tekin Atalar informed the participants of the singer’s biography and his artistic activities. He called Behbudov one of the great singers and public figures in the country’s history in 20th century.
Following his remarks a short presentation involving Behbudov’s songs and his biography was screened. Azerbaijani young artists such as violinist Nazrin Rashidova, pianist Ayan Salahova and others performed the singer’s well-known songs at the event.
From the publishers:
The beginning of September marks the return from holidays and the start of work and school.
But, who said that the receipt of knowledge and work are necessarily completely different from rest and relaxation?
This edition of “Bishkek Mandaniyat”, as usual, contains descriptions of a variety of different activities. The cultivation of positive impressions from such cultural activities, each one of us gets the momentum to move forward and discover new horizons.
The Celestial Mountains Companies Continue reading
On the 26th of August, 13.30-14.00 p.m. in the Nur Otan Building (4, Alikhanov St.) will be held
Conference on Eco-Tourism Development in Kazakhstan
In the framework of the EU funded ETPACK Project (Ecological Tourism and Public Awareness in Central Kazakhstan) a conference on eco-tourism will be held in Karaganda on the 26-27th of August 2010. Continue reading
A loan exhibition of Kazakh and Russian Art from the Kasteev State Museum of Arts and a Distinguished Kazakh Private Collection
EXHIBITION: Treasures of Kazakhstan – Exhibition of Kazakh and Russian Art from the Kasteev State Museum of Arts and a Private Collection
Christie’s, London, 1-8 September 2010
The exhibition is generously sponsored by:
Astana-Group
Oracle Capital Group Continue reading
The International Kurash Association, based in France, under the administration of Bernard Cabos, is to host a promotional tournament in Bordeaux. The event will be held at Mérignac and will include a warm up session on the 1st of October followed by the tournament on Saturday 2nd October. With 121 affiliated countries over 5 continents, the tournament is open to all martial arts participants (including Judo and Karate, which stem from this sport) with the express aim of allowing them to discover more about the style and form of this sport. A number of categories, to suit all ages and sexes, will be run with free entry to this knockout format competition. Participating countries will be reuqired to fund their own expenses and bring along their national flags and a CD containing their national anthem. On the Sunday, at the Château d’Agassac, in Ludon-médoc, a celebratory re-union will be held.
CONTACT DETAILS:
Email : kourach@orange.fr, Tel : 0033 6798623617, 0033559591508
Contact : Bernard CABOS, President CNFLK
The UK will reinforce its reputation as one of the least corrupt countries in the world, when the Bribery Act comes into force in April 2011.
The Act will ensure the UK is at the forefront of the battle against bribery and pave the way for fairer practice by encouraging businesses to adopt anti-bribery safeguards. Continue reading
The British Office of Uzbek-British Trade & Industry Council (UBTIC) invites to the 2010 UBTIC meeting which will take place in Tashkent on the 9th of December. This year promises to be a very special meeting, not least because UBTIC will be accompanied by some very senior guests.
Date: October 11-12, 2010
Place: The Harper Center, Creighton University
City: Omaha, Nebraska, USA
The USA-Eurasia Business Conference aims to foster economic development between the US and Eurasian countries. With this objective, the conference will organize a series of keynote speakers, speeches, plenary sessions, topical panels, and social events featuring distinguished leaders from industry, government, and academia.
The Conference will place a keen focus on several parts of the Eurasian region including Russia, Central Asia, and the Caspian region. Significant political changes in those countries during the past two decades, coupled with developments in technology, logistics, and infrastructure have created new opportunities for trade and economic cooperation. The Midwest has tremendous potential to become fully engaged in this region. To increase strategic economic collaboration involving mutually beneficial trade and development initiatives, the conference will bring together key players in both regions to discuss business opportunities within the framework of establishing sustainable long-term relationships.
Speakers
Ambassadors, International Business Experts, Business
Leaders, Government and Education Representatives.
Learn More and Register Now: http://140.uz/bizconf
Cost: $195 until July 31, $295 after that
Contact information:
Nilufar Rakhimova, Conference Executive
Eurasian Business and Research Center
P.O. Box 330
Boys Town, NE 68010-0330, USA
Tel.: 402-332-8743
Fax: 402-916-1763
Email: infoeurasia@cox.net