Vagif Poetry Days

Name: Vagif Poetry Days
Start: 2026-07-16
End: 2026-07-18
Location: Shusha

The Vagif Poetry Days is a prominent cultural festival in Azerbaijan celebrating the literary legacy of the 18th-century poet and statesman Molla Panah Vagif. The 2026 edition, held from July 16 to 18, spanned the cities of Gazakh and Shusha. Organized by the Ministry of Culture and the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, the event featured poetry recitals, literary discussions, and artistic presentations involving writers from various Turkic nations.

Date: Jul 16-18, 2026
Location: Shusha

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Event summary

Highlights

Closing concert titled "The Triumph of the Word – The Echo of Victory"
Performances by the Azerbaijan State Dance Ensemble
Literary discussions featuring representatives from Turkic countries
Opening ceremony at the Molla Panah Vagif Museum-Mausoleum Complex

Vagif Poetry Days is a significant annual event dedicated to Molla Panah Vagif, a renowned Azerbaijani poet and public figure. In 2026, the festival was held under the theme "The Story of the Word," beginning in Vagif’s birthplace, Gazakh, before moving to the cultural capital of Shusha. The event aims to preserve traditional literary heritage while fostering the growth of contemporary literature.

The festival program included a variety of activities such as poetry readings, panel discussions among writers, and cultural exhibitions. A major highlight was the official opening ceremony held at the Molla Panah Vagif Museum-Mausoleum Complex. The festival concluded in Shusha with a grand concert titled "The Triumph of the Word – The Echo of Victory," which showcased traditional folk songs, works by prominent Azerbaijani composers, and performances by the Azerbaijan State Dance Ensemble in front of the house of Khurshidbanu Natavan.

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