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Azerbaijani President and his spouse attend nationwide festivities on occasion of Novruz Holiday
2011.03.19 21:05
President Ilham Aliyev and his spouse Mehriban Aliyeva attended a ceremony on the occasion of the dearest holiday of our people - Novruz Holiday, held in front of the Maiden Tower in Baku , the official website of the Azerbaijani President said.
President Ilham Aliyev and First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva arrived on the square to attend the festivities. Thousands of city residents and guests of the capital, who gathered on the square, warmly welcomed the President and his spouse.
President Ilham Aliyev lit the Novruz bonfire.
The President delivered a speech at the event.
Then, the President of Azerbaijan and the First Lady arrived at the National Park. President Ilham Aliyev and his spouse Mehriban Aliyeva were welcomed by traditional characters of the Novruz Holiday - Kosa and Kachal (Bald). Kosa and Kachal held an egg cracking competition with the President.
Arts masters, folk singers, ashugs, amateur artistic groups, athletes, rope-dancers showcased the customs and traditions of our people and ancient handicrafts.
President Ilham Aliyev and the First Lady also viewed an exhibition, organized as part of the holiday festivities, which featured products, cultivated on the productive Azerbaijani soil. The President and the First Lady were presented gifts.
President Ilham Aliyev once again conveyed his best wishes for Novruz to the Baku residents and the guests of the capital, who came to meet him and take a city stroll.
Prime Minister Artur Rasizade, Chairman of the Milli Majlis Oktay Asadov, Head of the Presidential Administration Ramiz Mehdiyev and other officials were among those attending the Novruz festivities.
President Ilham Aliyev and his spouse Mehriban Aliyeva attended a ceremony on the occasion of the dearest holiday of our people - Novruz Holiday, held in front of the Maiden Tower in Baku , the official website of the Azerbaijani President said.
President Ilham Aliyev and First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva arrived on the square to attend the festivities. Thousands of city residents and guests of the capital, who gathered on the square, warmly welcomed the President and his spouse.
President Ilham Aliyev lit the Novruz bonfire.
The President delivered a speech at the event.
Then, the President of Azerbaijan and the First Lady arrived at the National Park. President Ilham Aliyev and his spouse Mehriban Aliyeva were welcomed by traditional characters of the Novruz Holiday - Kosa and Kachal (Bald). Kosa and Kachal held an egg cracking competition with the President.
Arts masters, folk singers, ashugs, amateur artistic groups, athletes, rope-dancers showcased the customs and traditions of our people and ancient handicrafts.
President Ilham Aliyev and the First Lady also viewed an exhibition, organized as part of the holiday festivities, which featured products, cultivated on the productive Azerbaijani soil. The President and the First Lady were presented gifts.
President Ilham Aliyev once again conveyed his best wishes for Novruz to the Baku residents and the guests of the capital, who came to meet him and take a city stroll.
Prime Minister Artur Rasizade, Chairman of the Milli Majlis Oktay Asadov, Head of the Presidential Administration Ramiz Mehdiyev and other officials were among those attending the Novruz festivities.
