BAKU  –  Azerbaijan is participating prominent­ly in the 4th World Cultures Festival held in Ankara, the capital of Türkiye. Diplomatic missions, embassies, and cultural centers from 72 countries are taking part in the event, organized by the Ebrisem ve Sirus Foundation with the support of Türkiye’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Azerbaijan is repre­sented at the festival by the Azerbai­jan Cultural Center operating under the country’s Embassy in Türkiye. The Azerbaijani stand features sections showcasing the country’s history of statehood and culture, various pub­lications, books published with the support of the Heydar Aliyev Foun­dation, national souvenirs, carpets, kelaghayis, and handmade dolls. Visi­tors have shown keen interest in the stand, learning about Azerbaijan’s rich culture and sampling national sweets. Performances by music and dance en­sembles from participating countries, along with displays of national cuisine, have attracted considerable inter­est. The Zangazur Dance Ensemble, operating under the Azerbaijan Cul­tural Center, performed Azerbaijani folk dances. The festival also features traditional costumes from various countries. As part of the program, the Cultural Center organized a fashion show titled “Historical Azerbaijani Costumes,” featuring designs by the Baku Fashion House. Turkish stu­dents presented a collection of na­tional costumes designed by Laman Gulamova. The Buta restaurant in Ankara served Azerbaijani national dishes to festival guests.