Presidential Library Hosts National Flag Day Event Highlighting Azerbaijani Heritage

Baku:On November 5, the Presidential Library became the venue for a National Flag Day event organized by teachers and students from Lyceum No. 132-134. Prior to the event, attendees were briefed on the library's activities and its main areas of focus.

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, Ulviyya Naghiyeva, an Azerbaijani language teacher at Lyceum No. 132-134, opened the event with a speech welcoming participants. She discussed the history and significance of National Flag Day in the context of national statehood and expressed gratitude to the Presidential Library management for facilitating the event.

Vafa Musayeva, notable as the first Azerbaijani woman to reach the summit of Everest, shared her experiences of the challenging expedition and the extreme conditions she faced. She highlighted the pride associated with waving the Azerbaijani tricolor flag atop Everest, urging young people to set ambitious goals and persist in the face of challenges, while always holding the flag high.

Gulana Aliyeva, a history teacher at the lyceum, provided insight into the tricolor flag's historical adoption during the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic and its reinstatement in Nakhchivan in 1990. She emphasized the flag's embodiment of freedom, Turkic identity, and modernity, underscoring its significance as a symbol of national identity and a means of fostering patriotism among youth.

The event also featured an artistic segment where students presented a staged performance dedicated to National Flag Day in the Presidential Library's Reading Room. A student choir performed the song "Azerbaijan," and the literary-artistic composition was well-received by attendees, reflecting the deep connection to the tricolor flag and the holiday's importance.