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International Silk Road Festival opens in Ganja with grand ceremony

The official opening ceremony of the 15th International Silk Road Festival has been held in Ganja, AzerNEWS reports.
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Kotaku
· Jun 25, 2026
Deltarune Chapter 5 – The Festival: The Kotaku Review
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The Hollywood Reporter
· Jun 23, 2026
Golden Globes Launches Event to Honor Film and TV in Central Asia and the Caucasus (Exclusive)
The Golden Globes Silk Road Tribute Gala will take place in Uzbekistan on Oct. 23 and 24.
ZNS Bahamas
· Jul 7, 2026
Grand Cultural Festival Celebrates Grand Bahama’s Identity, Unity and Downtown Revival
Minister for Grand Bahama, the Hon. Ginger Moxey, welcomed residents, visitors and members of the Bahamian diaspora to the Grand Cultural Festival in Downtown Freeport on July 4, 2026, describing the event as a celebration of culture, identity and the continued revitalisation of the city’s commercial centre. The festival formed part of the WelComing Home [] The post Grand Cultural Festival Celebrates Grand Bahama’s Identity, Unity and Downtown Revival appeared first on ZNS BAHAMAS.
AzerNews
· Jun 22, 2026
Azerbaijan Tango Festival kicks off in Icherisheher
The international tango festival El Calor en Baku – Azerbaijan Tango Festival, dedicated to Argentina's Flag Day, has officially opened in Baku, offering audiences a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the captivating world of Argentine tango, AzerNEWS reports.
ANTARA News
· Jun 24, 2026
"The Moroccan Caftan: A Living National Heritage" Opens during 2026 Silk Road Week at China National Silk Museum
A vibrant celebration of North African heritage debuts at the China National Silk Museum on June 24, as The ...
The Olive Press
· Jun 23, 2026
EXPLAINER: What is behind Spain’s big San Juan celebrations as traditional beach bonfires are banned in some areas
SPAIN’S San Juan festival has its roots in a pagan celebration that takes place every year to mark the start of summer. Fire and water, purification and rejuvenation, turning away
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Related coverage for "International Silk Road Festival opens in Ganja with grand ceremony": Kotaku — Deltarune Chapter 5 – The Festival: The Kotaku Review. The Hollywood Reporter — Golden Globes Launches Event to Honor Film and TV in Central Asia and the Caucasus (Exclusive). ZNS Bahamas — Grand Cultural Festival Celebrates Grand Bahama’s Identity, Unity and Downtown Revival. AzerNews — Azerbaijan Tango Festival kicks off in Icherisheher. ANTARA News — "The Moroccan Caftan: A Living National Heritage" Opens during 2026 Silk Road Week at China National Silk Museum. The Olive Press — EXPLAINER: What is behind Spain’s big San Juan celebrations as traditional beach bonfires are banned in some areas