Baku has
never seen so much investment and rehabilitation…the truth is that during
Soviet era not much of an investment was really done…today city is rushing not
only to offer the comfort to its residents but also to be ready to welcome the
guests of the contest. Greetings guest in the best way possible comes with
blood and hospitality
can get to extremes in Azerbaijan. At the same time looking at this
philosophically deadlines do always well in many circumstances...what is
invested will stay to enjoy ever after…
Small digression if you would allow:
One of my
favorite jokes as a student and something that I think really works is “when
someone asks the student how long it would take him to learn Chinese, the
student replies…when is the exam?” J This concept works with many things
and current deadlines are these two weeks of May when more than ever before
guests are expected in Baku…
I think
like any person every country has its strengths and weaknesses….art is
definitely the strength of Azerbaijan…poets,
musicians,
dancers, female
composers, male
composers (have
to put this link as well), sculptors (artists)
and definitely singers are
the treasures of Azerbaijan…
I am
posting a link to the video of Azerbaijan’s Eurovision song. This performance
is in Azerbaijani and includes traditional performance of another strength and
treasure of Azerbaijan, mugam.
Mugam is enjoyed by connoisseurs
of art and distinctive music and recognized by
UNESCO as
a Masterpiece of Oral and Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
Enjoy!...and be well...
