― 11 августа 2025 г.

85th birthday of Gözel Shaguliyeva celebrated in Ashgabat

The 85th birthday of Gözel Shaguliyeva, one of the leading figures of Turkmen literature, Hero and People's Poet of Turkmenistan was celebrated with a magnificent ceremony held  on August 11th, 2025 in Ashgabat. The event, attended by artists, authors  and  intellectuals from various countries of the Turkic World, served as an expression of respect for the poet's rich literary legacy.

At the ceremony, a special book on the poet's literary personality, poetic understanding, and precious  contribution to the Turkic World prepared with the contribution of the International Organisation for Turkic Culture TURKSOY and dedicated to the poet was handed over to Gözel Shaguliyeva. 

TURKSOY Secretary General Sultan Raev's congratulation message was conveyed to the poet during the ceremony, expressing gratitude and appreciation for her contributions to the common cultural heritage of the Turkic World.

In the speeches delivered at the event, it was emphasised that the heroic poet Gözel Shaguliyeva is a source of inspiration not only in Turkmenistan but throughout the Turkic World. Participants also highlighted the importance of her poetry in strengthening bonds between people through language, culture, and literature. In her speech, Mrs. Gözel Shaguliyeva expressed her gratitude to everyone who remembered and honoured her on this meaningful day.

The event ended with the performance of selected pieces of Turkmen music and readings from the poet's works.