Yesterday, a cultural and literary event dedicated to Hafez Shirazi was held at the Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, organized by the Cultural Center of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Turkmenistan. Guests, as well as faculty members and students, attended the event from various higher education institutions.
At the institute’s entrance, guests and students explored a thematic exhibition dedicated to the culture, literature, and prominent figures of both Turkmenistan and the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Then Döwletgeldi Hallygylyjow, a Persian language instructor at the Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, opened the event. He noted the consistent development of friendly, good-neighborly, and cultural-humanitarian relations between Turkmenistan and the Islamic Republic of Iran. Abdolreza Abbasi, the Cultural Counselor at the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Turkmenistan, emphasized the significant role of classical literature, historical and cultural heritage, and artistic expression in bringing peoples closer together and strengthening mutual trust.
During the event, the Cultural Center of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Turkmenistan presented a special video film dedicated to the life and rich creative legacy of the great poet. Sahydöwlet Hümmetjumaýew, a student at the Institute, gave a presentation on the literary heritage of Hafez Shirazi. Hafez Shirazi, a magnificent poet and sage of the East, was born in Shiraz—one of Iran’s ancient cultural centers. His poetry, rich in profound philosophical meaning, celebrates humanism, noble sentiments, spiritual freedom, and universal human values. The poet’s works have become an integral part of the golden age of world culture; they are held in high regard globally and are studied extensively as exemplary models of literature.
During the event, students from the Dovletmammet Azady Turkmen National Institute of World Languages and Magtymguly Turkmen State University, along with students from the Cultural Center’s Persian language courses, recited the great poet’s “ghazals”, performed songs in Persian, and presented literary and poetic performances.
This event made a significant contribution to further strengthening cultural and literary ties between the youth of the two nations.
