Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan – The Bir Duino Film Festival, set to open today, faces controversy as a film by Ukrainian director Alisa Kovalenko has been removed from its program. Lawyer Timur Artykov shared this development with the 24.kg news agency.According…
M. Nasir to Host Special Concert in UNESCO-Recognized Creative City
IPOH – Datuk M. Nasir, a renowned music maestro, is set to hold a special concert in Ipoh, in celebration of the city’s recent inclusion in the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) in the music category.According to BERNAMA News Agency, The Chairman o…
Turkic Comedy Festival Set to Entertain in Azerbaijan
Baku – The Nizami Cinema Center in Azerbaijan will host the Turkic Comedy Festival on December 2, as part of the “Creative Week.” This event, supported by the Ministry of Culture of Azerbaijan, is set to feature prominent comedians from Azerbaijan, Tur…
Bishkek Unveils Mural Celebrating “Red Poppies of Issyk-Kul” Film
Bishkek – A new mural dedicated to the film “Red Poppies of Issyk-Kul,” directed by the renowned Kyrgyz film director and People’s Artist of the Kyrgyz Republic, Bolotbek Shamshiev, has been unveiled in Bishkek. The main role in the film was played by …
Azerbaijani Composer’s Work Misappropriated by Armenian Performers
BAKU — The Intellectual Property Agency of Azerbaijan has completed its investigation into the unauthorized use of the song “Sene qurban” by Azerbaijani composer Alakbar Taghiyev, stating that the piece has been plagiarized and performed by Armenian ar…
Bishkek Celebrates Korean Culture with Kimchi 2023 Festival
BISHKEK – The capital city of Kyrgyzstan is hosting the Kimchi 2023 Festival, dedicated to the Korean dish known for its seasoned, pickled vegetables. According to a new release by 24.kg News Agency, the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Kyrgyzstan o…