KUWAIT: Tajikistan Cultural Days kicked off on Monday with an exhibition of fine artistic paintings and handcrafts. The exhibition was co-organized by Kuwait’s National Council for Culture, Arts, and Letters (NCCAL) and the Tajikistan Embassy in Kuwait in the wake of the Tajikistan President’s visit to the country a week ago. Speaking to KUNA in a statement during the opening, head of NCCAL Mohammad Al-Jassar said the two-day exhibition aims to enhance cultural relations between Kuwait and Tajikistan.

The event was also attended by Tajik Minister of Culture Matlubakhon Sattoriyon. The Days seek to help Kuwaiti society learn about Tajikistan’s traditions and culture through paintings, photos, and handcrafts, in addition to traditional costumes and music, Tajikistan Ambassador to Kuwait Zubaydzoda Zubaydullo told KUNA. — KUNA