(MENAFN- AzerNews)
Laman Ismayilova read more The Snow Polo World Cup St. Moritz 2023 has started in St.
Moritz, Switzerland, Azernews reports.
Azerbaijan's Land of Fire team is among six polo teams, which
joined the Snow Polo World Cup.
Before the start of the competition, the national team played a
friendly match with US World Polo League.
In the first round of the competition, the Azerbaijani team
qualified for the semi-finals, and Land of Fire dedicated this
victory to the memory of Sen Lt Orxan Asgarov, who died while
preventing a terrorist attack at the Azerbaijani embassy in
Iran.
Within the Snow Polo World Cup St. Moritz 2023, Azerbaijan's
culture, tourism, and cuisine are demonstrated to the guests of the
competition with the support of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation and
the organization of the Azerbaijan Equestrian Federation. Viewers
are also presented with publications covering various fields of the
Heydar Aliyev Foundation.
On the first day of the pavilion, national costumes, carpet and
silk art, national musical instruments, various handicrafts, as
well as 150-year-old kalaghayi were watched with interest. In the
pavilion, various archaeological findings, and ancient arts,
including pottery samples are exhibited in the territory of
Azerbaijan, and master classes on pottery are organized.
Guests can get acquainted with Azerbaijani cuisine and taste
delicious dishes here. Various national brands of Azerbaijan are
also represented in the pavilion. Thus, information is provided on
the history of viticulture and winemaking in the country, and
guests can taste the wines of the Meysari brand.
Moreover, the jewelry of the Rasm brand, the IRS gallery, which
are examples of modern crafts that keep the historical traditions
alive, and the gold and silver coins presented by AzerGold CJSC are
exhibited.
Meanwhile, the traditional Baku-Moritz night will be organized
today. The Baku-Moritz Polo Award ceremony will be held during the
event. Etibar Asadli, a well-known Azerbaijani pianist living in
France, will perform as a special guest at the ceremony, organized
by the Heydar Aliyev Foundation.
The Snow Polo World Cup St. Moritz 2023 will run until January
29.
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