A number of international events in the fields of culture and education will take place in Turkmenistan in November. These include Korean Culture Week, European Culture Days and the 5th International Theatre Festival, all scheduled to be held in Ashgabat. The events were announced by Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Bahar Seyidova during a Cabinet meeting, where she reported on the planned activities and opening ceremonies for new social and cultural facilities.

According to TDH, forums dedicated to the 2026 motto, “Independent, Permanently Neutral Turkmenistan — the Homeland of Purposeful Swift Horses”, will also be held in November. These events are aimed at promoting the history, culture and national traditions of Turkmenistan among the younger generation.

A ceremony will also be organised to present the “Youth Award of Turkmenistan” to outstanding young people. Higher education institutions are planning to hold international online Olympiads in various academic subjects.

A music festival entitled “Gül çagalar aýdym-sazly mekanda” will take place at kindergartens, secondary schools and children’s art schools in Ashgabat. In addition, creative meetings dedicated to the lives and works of poets and writers will be organised.

As part of international cultural cooperation, the capital will host Korean Culture Week, European Culture Days and the next meeting of the Council for Cultural Cooperation of the Member States of the Commonwealth of Independent States. Ashgabat will also welcome the 5th International Theatre Festival, entitled “Theatre Art of a Happy Era”.

President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov emphasised the importance of making thorough preparations for the planned events, celebrations, and ceremonies marking the laying of foundations and opening of new facilities. The head of state instructed the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers to ensure a high level of organisation for celebrations marking the Day of Workers of the Construction and Industrial Complex and the Harvest Festival.