October 24, 2017 is the 135th anniversary of poet-playwright Husein Javid, the prominent representative of Azerbaijani literature, who opened a new page in our literature with his creativity, founder of the dramaturgy. On this occasion, an event dedicated to the 135th anniversary of poet-playwright Husein Javid was held in the Culture House of Julfa region.
Opening the event, head of Culture and Tourism Department of Julfa Region Parvin Hasanov noted that 135 years have passed since the birth of Husein Javid, one of the prominent representatives of Azerbaijani classical literature, the distinguished poet both in poetry and drama. “Sheik Sanan” and “The Satan”, “Khayyam” and “Sayavush” are the works in our dramaturgy that all the problems of romanticism are reflected in the peculiarities of the idea and content.
It was noted that on October 23, 1992, the 110th anniversary of Husein Javid was celebrated in Nakhchivan solemnly. National leader who was the Chairman of the Supreme Majlis in Nakhchivan at that time gave a profound speech about Husein Javid. After prominent state figure Heydar Aliyev returned to political power in 1993 he continued his support to Javid’s personality, heritage and family. On June 10, 1995, at the meeting held with the national leader Heydar Aliyev, a wide range of issues related to the establishment of the tomb and the house-museum of prominent playwright Husein Javid were discussed. One of the greatest wishes of the National Leader was realized on October 29, 1996. On the same day, the solemn opening of the tomb of the great poet was held in Nakhchivan. This ceremony was the triumph of care and love for Husein Javid.
“The decree of the great leader “On the celebration of the 120th anniversary of Husein Javid” dated October 23, 2002, proves that prominent statesman Heydar Aliyev was always attentive to the study of the heritage of the great poet”-said Parvin Hasanov. He stated that this decree is an inexhaustible affection for Javid’s personality and creativity. The creation of Husein Javid’s house museums in Baku and Nakhchivan, and the great monument to the outstanding writer built in Baku in 1993 are the brilliant expressions of state care.
Nuray Ismayilova, organizer of cultural-mass events of the Gulustan Culture House spoke about “Husein Javid - his life and creativity”.
The artistic composition of Husein Javid’s poems and works was demonstrated by the students.