By Pasha Holding

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BAKU, Azerbaijan, September 29.​ A literary and
musical evening dedicated to the works of prominent Azerbaijani
poet Khurshidbanu Natavan was held at the Cultural Center under the
Azerbaijani Embassy in Paris, Trend reports.

The event brought together representatives of French literary
and intellectual circles, poets, writers, and journalists.

Opening the event, Ambassador Leyla Abdullayeva spoke about
Natavan, the 19th-century poet and daughter of the last Karabakh
khan, highlighting her role as a leading female figure of her era,
her contributions to the development of Azerbaijani literature and
art, and her philanthropic activities.

French participants, including Alain Tremolieres, a graduate of
the Marseille Conservatory of Dramatic Arts and trained in
classical vocal performance; poet Fatima Chbibane, president of the
“Rives Méditerranéennes” cultural organization and author of six
poetry collections; and Sitara Guliyeva, a student of literary
theory at Strasbourg University specializing in the Near East and
Mediterranean regions and a literary translator, spoke about
Natavan’s creative work and recited her ghazals in both Azerbaijani
and French.

The ghazal presentations were accompanied by Azerbaijani
national music and mugham. Performances were given by Elchin
Naghiyev, head lecturer of the Instrumental Performance Department
at the Azerbaijan National Conservatory, on the tar, and Elshan
Mansurov, associate professor at the Faculty of Arts of Karabakh
University, People’s Artist, and master of the kamancha.

The harmonious combination of mugham and the poetic depth of
Natavan’s ghazals not only showcased the richness of Azerbaijani
national culture but also captivated the audience.

At the conclusion of the evening, participants took a
commemorative photo in front of Natavan’s statue in the garden of
the Cultural Center in Paris.

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