Azerbaijan represented at Christmas Day fair in Paris

/AzerNews/

By Amina Nazarli

Azerbaijan is represented at the fair traditionally held on Christmas Eve in the capital of France.

Chairman of “Azerbaijan house” in Paris Mirvari Fataliyeva said that the fair held on the Christmas Day is one of the most loved celebrities of the French.

Azerbaijan is represented at this event for the second year. The main purpose is to introduce ancient history and rich culture of Azerbaijan.

Azerbaijan’s corner was supported by Heydar Aliyev Foundation, Azerbaijan Embassy in France and Azerbaijan Export and Investment Promotion Foundation (AZPROMO).

Books and brochures about Azerbaijan’s history, culture, tourism potential, nature, rich dishes, the first European Games 2015 to be held in Baku and discs of national music samples are presented to the visitors.

As well as silky headgear produced in Azerbaijan, small carpets, jams, teas, different wine types, Novruz holiday ornaments shakarbura and pakhlava sweets, gutab with meat and herbs also presented at the event.

Of course, thanks to this kind of propaganda the French are already well acquainted with Azerbaijan.

The fair will run until January 4, 2015.