Azaerbaijan embassy in Qatar with collaboration of Qatar National Library recently launched a book 'Əlifba. A Cultural Alphabet.

The event was attended by President of Qatar National Library, Dr. Hamad bin Abdulaziz Al-Kuwari; Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Azerbaijan to the State of Qatar, Adish Mammadov; Sheikha Wadha Al Thani, cultural representatives; Director of NARGIS Magazine, Mujgan Gafarzadeh; diplomats; guests; and representatives of the Azerbaijani diaspora.

The book 'Əlifba. A Cultural Alphabet' is an Azerbaijani alphabet for adults and children with colourful illustrations, in which each letter of the Azerbaijani alphabet provides information about a particular architectural monument, work of art, historical tradition or folklore character of our country. There is serious research work behind each letter.

The ideological inspirer and author of the project is Ulviyya Mahmud, Editor-in-Chief of NARGIS Magazine and the creator of many unique art projects, all aimed to promote Azerbaijani culture throughout the world.

The book is presented in four languages – English, Arabic, French and Spanish. Its main goal is to promote the history, cultural heritage of Azerbaijan and the Azerbaijani language.

The guests were greeted by the Director of NARGIS Magazine, Mujgan Gafarzadeh, who spoke about the history of the project.

A documentary ' History in Letters', animated drama introducing Azerbaijani culture and history through the prism of the alphabet was screened on the occasion.

The documentary written by Agamehti Abido was produced by

Meran Ismailsoy, alongwith animation artists Kenan Sheykhzamanli and Nargiz Heydar. Illustrations for the book were made by artist Orkhan

'This is not just a documentary cartoon, but a philosophical search for truth that demonstrates to the viewer the power of love for art, said Ulviyya Mahmud.

A special stand for the book in the form of a crystal was made by sculptor Teymur Garibov was presented during the event, to Sheikha Wadha Al Thani.

An installation 'Welcome to Baku' prepared specifically for the project by artist and sculptor Rashad Alakbarov was also presented.

The guests were served with delicious Azerbaijani cuisine and were presented an edition of the book as a gift, as well as the February issue of NARGIS Magazine, posters, postcards, map and kelaghayi.

In the evening, a light projection of illustrations from the book “Əlifba. A Cultural Alphabet” decorated the Marina Twin Towers building. This allowed residents and guests of the city to get acquainted with Azerbijani project visually.

The book 'Əlifba. A Cultural Alphabet' has been launched erlier in Istanbul (2019), In Berlin (2024), now in Doha followed by Rabat, Madrid, London and other cities around the world.

NARGIS Magazine expressed its gratitude to the sponsor, PASHA Holding, for their support, as well as to the Azerbaijan Trading Corporation in Qatar, Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan to the State of Qatar for their partnership and assistance, and the Kazunion travel agency.

 

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