Day of Turkmen Workers of Culture and Art 2023: Date, History, Facts about Turkmenistan

The Day of Turkmen Workers of Culture and Art is an annual holiday celebrated on June 27 in Turkmenistan. The celebration honours the artists and cultural workers who contribute to the spiritual and intellectual growth of Turkmen society. However, it is not a public holiday, and businesses are operating as usual. This day promotes Turkmenistan’s heritage and brings together artists and cultural employees with the general public. Since 2009, it has been commemorated, and the celebrations have intensified.

The background of Day of Turkmen Workers of Culture and Art

Turkmenistan, also known as Turkmenia, is a landlocked nation in Central Asia. It has served as a crossroads for many countries and civilizations throughout history. In 1881, the Russian Empire annexed Turkmenistan, which subsequently played a key role in the anti-Bolshevik movement in Central Asia. From 1925 until the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991, Turkmenistan was a constituent nation of the Soviet Union, the Turkmen Soviet Socialist Republic (Turkmen S.S.R.).

The Day of Turkmen Workers of Culture and Art is celebrated annually on June 27. This date encapsulates the connection between national culture, art, and literature, highlighting the importance of art and poetry in the lives of individuals. Because art is the nation’s heritage and culture is its substance, this is the case.

Magtymguly, a Turkmen spiritual leader and philosopher, was born on May 18, 1724. In the 18th century, he exerted considerable effort to secure freedom and independence for his people. Until recently, the Day of Turkmen Workers of Culture and Art was celebrated on May 18, which was also the birthday of the renowned Turkmen poet Magtymguly.

The 27th of June is coincidentally President Berdymukhammedov’s birthday. This holiday was instituted by President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow in 2008. The first commemoration, however, would not occur until June 27, 2009. Since then, it has been celebrated throughout Turkmenistan as a national and professional holiday on which events are conducted.

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5 fascinating facts about Turkmenistan

Turkmenistan is one of the least visited countries in the globe.

70% of Turkmenistan is arid.

The most prominent tourist attraction in Turkmenistan is the Darvaza gas crater.

Turkmenistan is host to Silk Road cities and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Ashgabat, the capital of Turkmenistan, is described in the “Guinness Book of World Records” as “Las Vegas meets Pyongyang.”

DAY OF TURKMEN WORKERS OF CULTURE AND ART DATES

Year	Date	Day
2023	June 27	Tuesday
2024	June 27	Thursday
2025	June 27	Friday
2026	June 27	Saturday
2027	June 27	Sunday