The closing ceremony was attended by Mr. Mirzoshohruh Asrori, Minister of Culture of the Republic of Tajikistan.

UNESCO: Culture Sector - Intangible Heritage - 2003 Convention

In particular, the programme for the preservation of ICH till 2015 was developed and approved by the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Tajikistan.

UNESCO: Culture Sector - Intangible Heritage - 2003 Convention

An Opening speech was given by Ms. Farogat Azizi, Deputy Minister of Culture of the Republic of Tajikistan and Ms. Shahlo Abdurahimova, Secretary General of the National Commission of the Republic of Tajikistan for UNESCO.

UNESCO: Culture Sector - Intangible Heritage - 2003 Convention

Participants in the training included staff of the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Tajikistan, the Academy of Sciences of Tajikistan, the Tajik National Conservatory, representatives of public and private museums, representatives of NGOs taking part in the preservation of intangible cultural heritage, as well as artisans and musicians.

UNESCO: Culture Sector - Intangible Heritage - 2003 Convention

Migrant work in Russia is a vital source of income for many nationals from Tajikistan, the poorest former Soviet Republic.

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