Visit to France

Azerbaijan’s First Lady, President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation Mehriban Aliyeva was on a visit to France, 14-15 July 2015.

Opening of the Days of Azerbaijani Culture in Cannes

Days of Azerbaijani Culture have kicked off in Cannes, France, organized by the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, July 14.

Azerbaijan's first lady, President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation Mehriban Aliyeva and her family members attended the opening ceremony, where participants included renowned French public and political figures.

President of Heydar Aliyev Foundation, head of the working group on Azerbaijan-France interparliamentary relations Mehriban Aliyeva addressed the ceremony.

Then traditional “Pyrotechnics Art” Festival was launched in Cannes. “Baku Firework Group” opened  traditional “Pyrotechnics Art” Festival.

Opening of the exhibition “Azerbaijani Carpets in Art” in Cannes

Opening of the exhibition “Azerbaijani Carpets in Art” took place in the Festivals Palace within the framework of the Days of Azerbaijani Culture held in Cannes, July 15.

The opening ceremony was attended by Azerbaijan’s First Lady, President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation Mehriban Aliyeva and family members.

Works displayed at the exhibition “Azerbaijani Carpets in Art” are distinguished for the fact that they are demonstrated for the first time. Held with the Heydar Aliyev Foundation’s organizational support, the exhibition informs visitors of the history of the Azerbaijani carpet art, and its present and world-wide dissemination.

Works by Azerbaijani artists Latif Karimov, Vugar Muradov, Butunay Hagverdiyev and Elchin Valiyev – modern, pop-art type works and installations are presented at the exhibition.

July 14-15, 2015