On October 10, the sixth Viennese Ball took place in the city of Arkadag – a wonderful holiday that brought bright colors to the rich palette of cultural life of our country. The National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov became the guest of honor of the celebration.

The current creative action, continuing the active contacts of friendly states in the humanitarian sphere, confirms the interest of the peoples of the two countries in each other's spiritual life, the desire to establish closer contacts and ties. At the same time, its implementation is the result of the policy of openness, good-neighborliness and broad international cooperation pursued by President Serdar Berdimuhamedov and has received recognition and support from the international community.

In the practice of Turkmen-Austrian creative cooperation, there are Days of Culture of Turkmenistan in the Republic of Austria, Days of Culture of the city of Vienna in Ashgabat, performances by Turkmen masters of Art in Vienna and Austrian artists in Ashgabat, participation of Austrian soloists in international festivals held in our country, etc.

The joint symphony orchestra "Galkynyş", created with the support and patronage of the Hero Arkadaga, is also a symbol of fruitful bilateral partnership in this field. Of course, the Viennese Balls in Turkmenistan can be attributed to the most striking projects.

The Vienna Ball is the hallmark of the Austrian capital, which has not lost its popularity for almost two hundred years, but, on the contrary, has gone beyond the borders of Austria and even Europe, becoming a regularly held cultural event in many countries of the world.

The atmosphere of solemnity inherent in the Viennese Ball is created by the sophistication and elegance of the decorations and colors of the holiday, emphasized by the costumes of the participants, as well as classical music, which fills the entire space of the square.

A delegation from the Republic of Austria, which included members of the Austrian-Turkmen Society, a creative group consisting of famous opera soloists, a conductor and dancers, arrived in Turkmenistan specifically to participate in the Vienna Ball.

The national Leader of the Turkmen people, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, in his welcoming speech noted that independent, permanently neutral Turkmenistan confidently follows the path of progressive development. Our happy people have a succession of holidays.

Stressing the tireless efforts of Arkadagly Hero Serdar in the development of friendly and fraternal relations between Turkmenistan and the countries of the world, Hero-Arkadag stressed that relations with the Republic of Austria occupy a special place in the foreign policy of our neutral state.

International cultural events are regularly held in Turkmenistan and Austria, which is of great importance for further strengthening the traditionally friendly bilateral partnership.

As noted, in order to further improve the profile relations between Turkmenistan and Austria, to familiarize with the achievements of the song and musical art of the two peoples, the Turkmen-Austrian Symphony Orchestra "Galkynyş" was established in 2009, and its first concert was held in Ashgabat in April 2009.

In April 2010, the Days of Culture of the city of Vienna were successfully held in the Turkmen capital. The creation of the Galkynyş joint orchestra has become a historic event in the cultural life of the two peoples.

Returning to the Vienna Ball, it should be noted that it was first held in Ashgabat in 2011, and since 2023 it has been held in the city of Arkadag.

Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov wished creative success to the masters of arts of the two countries participating in the VI Vienna Ball.

During the opening ceremony of the musical celebration, sincere gratitude was expressed to President Serdar Berdimuhamedov for the opportunities created for holding the next Vienna Ball in the city of Arkadag. It was emphasized that the personal participation of the National Leader of the Turkmen people as an honorary guest gives this international event a high status.

The program of the evening consisted of popular works from the treasures of national and world musical classics, including melodies by I. Strauss, D. Shostakovich, Franz Lehar, Barbara Pravy. The famous works of Ch.Nurymova, V.Mukhadova, R.Rejepova, etc.

"Star" vocalists Amelia Hoi and Konstantin Rittel-Kobylyansky came to our country to share the joy of a musical holiday with the Turkmen people.

The highest skill was demonstrated by the dancing couple Dimitar Stefanin and Irina Grasser, spinning in the wonderful waltz "Blue Danube" by Johann Strauss.

The celebration was also attended by the State Dance Ensemble, popular ensembles "Meñli", "Serpaý", "Galkynyş", "Näzli", "Aşgabat", children's creative groups, including "Ruhubelent çagalar", "Şowhun", a group of young violinists "Mukam", etc.

Almost every musical number was accompanied by performances by ballroom couples representing the leading dance groups of our country. The dance rhythms captured the numerous participants and guests of the ball, which took place in one breath, into their noisy whirlpool.

The final chord of the extravaganza was the song "Garaşsyz, Bitarap Turkmenistan!" performed by Turkmen artists, glorifying an independent Homeland aspiring to the heights of prosperity and progress.

The participants of the musical celebration expressed their sincere gratitude to the Hero-Arkadag and Arkadagly Hero Serdar for the constant support provided in the development of fruitful cultural cooperation, the implementation of bilateral and multilateral creative projects.

Another Viennese Ball, once again demonstrating the great power of art that transcends borders and unites peoples, became an unforgettable event for artists and spectators.

As part of the event, foreign guests visited the opening of the International Exhibition "Healthcare, Education and Sports in the Era of the Renaissance of a new era of a powerful state", visited the cultural and park complex "Magtymguly Pyragy", and also got acquainted with the sights of the capital.

Today, the Turkmen-Austrian Symphony Orchestra "Galkynyş" will perform a concert at the Mukam Palace of the State Cultural Center of Turkmenistan.

Source: State News Agency