By Vugar Imanov
NARGIS Magazine hosted a special evening at the historic Palau
Dalmases in Barcelona to present the book “茝lifba. A Cultural
Alphabet” 鈥 a unique project that brings Azerbaijan鈥檚 cultural
heritage to life through language, illustration, and storytelling.
Following successful presentations in Rabat, Doha, Berlin, and
other cities, Barcelona became another vibrant stop in the book鈥檚
international cultural journey.
The event brought together a diverse audience, including
representatives of the Embassy of Azerbaijan in Spain, leading
Spanish media, cultural figures, students, young professionals, and
members of the Azerbaijani diaspora in Catalonia. Fuad Muradov, the
Chairman of the State Committee on Work with Diaspora of the
Republic of Azerbaijan, addressed the guests with a welcoming
“茝lifba. A Cultural Alphabet” takes readers on a journey through
the Azerbaijani alphabet, with each letter unlocking part of the
country鈥檚 cultural identity 鈥 from ancient architecture and
traditional crafts to folklore and prominent historical figures.
The book is designed for both children and adults who wish to
explore Azerbaijan鈥檚 rich cultural heritage.
The project was conceived and led by Ulviyya Mahmud,
Editor-in-Chief of NARGIS Magazine, widely known for her
international efforts to promote Azerbaijani culture. Since its
launch in 2019, the project has reached numerous countries and has
been translated into several languages.
Guests enjoyed a rich and immersive programme: an art
installation titled “Welcome to Baku” by artist Rashad Alakbarov; a
screening of the animated documentary “History in Letters”
(produced and directed by Meran Ismailsoy, written by Agamehti
Abidov, with animation by Kenan Sheykhzamanli and Nargiz Heydar); a
display of traditional Azerbaijani costumes from various regions;
tastings of national cuisine; and a musical performance by Etibar
Asadli and Shahriyar Imanov, whose music added a special atmosphere
to the evening. A symbolic highlight of the event was a crystal
sculpture by Teymur Garibov, on which the book was presented 鈥 a
poetic metaphor of purity, culture, and timeless values. The book鈥檚
illustrations were created by renowned Azerbaijani artist Orkhan
The event was supported by the Embassy of the Republic of
Azerbaijan in Spain and the Azerbaijani House in Barcelona (Casa
Azerbaiy谩n en Barcelona), representing the Azerbaijani community in