Participating Countries

Abiding by the traditions, this year as well talented youth of Azerbaijan actively participated in photo contest held in our republic under the European Council’s “Europe: Common Heritage” campaign, tried to promote our centuries-old rich culture, historical sites, natural and cultural heritage and our national customs and traditions. The joyful fact is that the youth annually participating in this contest is not being satisfied with taking standard photos reflecting only historical and cultural sites. Year after year quality of these photos, originality of the creation ideas and artistic performance, discoveries made by youth in their search for new are colorizing this contest. On the one hand this campaign promotes the ideas of cultural heritage protection and its propaganda among the youth; on the other hand it creates the opportunity of getting acquainted with the history and arts of different countries and enriching the world view. In fact by being involved with this kind of events our youth is participating in further development of existing mutual cultural relations in Europe and in establishment of intercultural dialogues as well. The most important is that along with the interest in culture of these countries, the interest in people, respect to them and friendly relations are being arisen. Of course this fact by itself represents a guarantee for peace and tranquility. I believe the Azerbaijani youth as supporters of peace and stability in the world will actively participate in other events like this and will be able to make good use of their talents and abilities in order to propagandize and present our culture as a part of European culture and in general as a part of human civilizations. Once more I wish good luck to all of the participants of the cultural campaign.

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Mr. Azad Rahimov
Minister of Youth and Sport of Azerbaijan