ASHGABAT (Golden Age) — During the session of the Turkmen Government, Vice-premier M. Mammedova has informed the head of the state on preparation of events dedicated to Nowruz which is a National holiday and recognized by UNESCO as the International Nowruz Day.

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Nationwide tree planting actions will be held all around the Turkmenistan on the day before the celebration, on March 20. The activities reflecting the customs and traditions of Turkmen nation, including those which are registered in the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List, modern achievements of the country in development of cultural and art sphere, will be held in the capital and regions on the celebration day.

Exhibitions of visual, decorative and applied art articles, museum values, agricultural production and textile industry will be organized. The Celebration of Peace concert will be held in honour of National Spring Holiday in the Mukams Palace.