The Regina-based Azerbaijani Cultural Association (AzCAR) in Canada organized an event titled “Discover Azerbaijan: Culture and Traditions” at the University of Regina.
The event provided detailed information about Azerbaijan’s rich cultural heritage, family and community values, national customs and traditions, holidays, and hospitality. Participants exchanged views on the origins of various customs that play an important role in everyday life and how these traditions are preserved and passed on in modern times. Attendees showed great interest in Azerbaijani culture, asked numerous questions, and shared their thoughts and impressions of the country.
AzCAR’s next initiative took place at the White City Public Library in Canada as part of Saskatchewan Culture Days. Azerbaijani national dishes were presented, showcasing the country’s rich culinary traditions.
The delicious Azerbaijani dishes prepared by members of the Azerbaijani community attracted considerable interest. One of the most memorable parts of the program was an interactive workshop dedicated to making dolma. Participants took an active part in the process, gaining practical experience and learning more about another example of Azerbaijani cuisine. They emphasized that such initiatives make an important contribution to developing cultural ties between different communities.
The Canadian newspaper Grasslands News published an article about the event titled “Cooking Class Introduces White City to Azerbaijani Culture.” The article also highlighted AzCAR’s projects promoting and raising awareness of Azerbaijani culture in Regina and the surrounding areas.
As part of the initiative, the Regina Azerbaijani Cultural Association donated a copy of the children's book Azerbaijani Fairy Tales to the White City Public Library. The book features a collection of stories reflecting Azerbaijan’s rich folk storytelling tradition.
These initiatives, which cover various aspects of Azerbaijani life, from cuisine and literature to national customs and everyday traditions, play an important role in introducing Canada’s society to Azerbaijan’s rich cultural heritage and strengthening cultural ties between peoples and communities.