The Turkmen city of Mary hosts events in honor of the 30th anniversary of UNESCO membership

The city of Mary is hosting thematic events on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan's membership in UNESCO and the 20th anniversary of joining the Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage. This is reported in the newspaper "Neutral Turkmenistan".

The thematic exhibition "Folk Art" was held on the square near the library complex, where the works of local artists dedicated to the works of Makhtumkuli Fraghi were presented. In addition, jewelry, embroideries, household items of the national Turkmen yurt were presented at the exhibition.

The conference "Turkmenistan - a stronghold of universal values" was held. The speakers of the event noted that today the country pays special attention to history, culture, preservation of traditions and customs, spiritual and material values.

An excursion and conference on Ancient Merv were held in the Historical and Local History Museum of Mary. An excursion to the State Historical and Cultural Reserve "Ancient Merv" is planned for June 16.