While writing this writing I remembered an article I had read before. The article stated that budget of some developed countries in the world is formed on the basis of tourism incoming. At first, it did not seem me as a reliable fact. My later researches made me believe the fact. The state care shown to the development of the tourism in our country, the promotion of the autonomous republic from the stand point of tourism potential which is rich in over ground and underground resources are the main factors. The incoming is the other point… It is reality of today that different regions of the Republic of Azerbaijan have become most visited destination of tourists.
It is very prideful that Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic occupies one of the leader places in these regions. It is not a secret that each region of the autonomous republic is in luxury in accordance with the large scale construction work in our ancient land. Each of them is a vital sample of modern Azerbaijan region. Among these destinations Shahbuz occupies a special place. Shahbuz is one the favorable destination with its natural and charming beauties. It is connected with several factors. We must note that the region which consists of one town, one settlement and 23 villages, besides Shahbuz city and Badamli settlement, large villages like Kolani, Kuku, Bichanak, Badamli, Kulus as well as other villages fascinate people who visit these places. All villages have been provided with well-built roads. Complex construction work has been carried out even in the most remote villages, new buildings have been constructed for education, culture, health, communication and other infrastructures, their material-technical base has been strengthen. The condition created for the development of entrepreneurs, agriculture has provided employment of people, as well as raised the living level.
The Tourism Department of Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic has taken consistent steps towards the development of tourism in August 2018. Work on preparation of advertising materials during the month was carried out, a draft of "Map of tourist routes of Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic" was prepared.
In the Nakhchivan Tourism Information Center, activity in the field of propaganda has been strengthened, interests of tourists who addressed to the Center were responded appropriately. The interests of 21 people (9 from Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, 3 from Baku, 3 from the United States, 2 from Belgium, 2 from Germany, 1 from France, and 1 from China) who addressed to the Center were maintained in the spotlight, their requests were responded. The Center received 4 requests on “Facebook” social network and 21 through phone and the requests were answered.
On August 29, British citizen Paul Fisher paid a visit to Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic. He posted information about Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic on “Facebook” and “Instagram” social networks when he returned his country. Paul Fisher mentions Nakhchivan is the homeland of the Prophet Noah: “As legend has it, when Noah’s Ark passed through these lands on the way to Ararat (now in modern day Turkey), it struck the mountain of Hachadag so hard that it made a notch in the rocky peak of the mountain. Nakhchivan purports to be ‘the land of Noah - a claim that gives it its very name. One of the many tombs in the world testifying to the death of the father of Shem was built here”.
According to the press service of the Ministry of Culture of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, "National Dress Festival" will be held at the "Nakhchivangala" Historical-Architectural Museum Complex on September 8.
The festival will include a mobile exhibition of national clothes exhibited in museums in the autonomous republic, as well as an exhibition of national clothes of our people. 40 pieces of clothing will be displayed at the exhibition.
Handicrafts made by artisans will be demonstrated at the exhibition-sale.
The exhibition titled "National clothes on the stage of Nakhchivan theater" will include our national clothes used at various theater plays, the other one titled "National clothes in the eyes of artists" will feature paintings and photographs of national clothes at the museums, and the paintings of national clothes by contemporary artists of Nakhchivan. The exhibition titled "Our national clothes in the eyes of children" will include drawings of national clothes by pupils of children's musical, art and crafts schools of the autonomous republic, as well as acquaintance with the drawings and handicrafts by the members of the out-of-school associations. The exhibition titled "National clothes in films" will feature photographs of the films reflecting our people's clothing, as well as the dresses used in the shooting of Azerbaijani films at the Nakhchivan State Film Fund Museum.
One of the most interesting corners of the festival will be the show of compositions reflecting the traditions and clothes of our people.
Tourists coming to our autonomous republic think so.
The magnificent patterns of the ancient Nakhchivan land, which is centuries-old, spread to the spiritual world of people, the poets cannot conceal their admiration for these beauties, they write poems and sing songs for our country. Our native land, which grows day by day, also has great tourism potential. Here are some important steps towards the development of tourism. Tourists are welcomed and meet a high level of service and friendly attitude. This, naturally, results in a yearly increase in the number of people who come to our native land. During the six months of the current year 195 thousand 886 tourists arrived in Nakhchivan, which means 391 more people compared to the corresponding period of last year.
Listening to foreigners' thoughts about the wonderful nature, history and magnificent development of ancient Nakhchivan undoubtedly creates a sense of pride in each of us.
Our ancient land is visited in all seasons of the year. Sometimes we visit tourism destinations, meet guests, and learn about their impressions on Nakhchivan. The opinions of people we talked to in recent days were also interesting.
Arsakul Sadirkulova, a citizen of Kazakhstan is a guest of the ancient land for the second time. She said:
- I remember my first trip to Nakhchivan three years ago. I had a great impression on the ancient land during the visit. Especially I admired the historical places of this place. So, when I was in the Ashabi-Kahf sanctuary, I found the answer to the most interesting question to me. Until that day, I knew a number of places in that name around the world. However, there are many different features of these places with the place mentioned in Holy Koran. During my acquaintance with the ancient city, I found the sacred place that I was searching for many years. And on that day I promised that, God willing, I would return to Nakhchivan once again, and visit the Ashabi-Kahf. I am glad that my dream came true. This time I came with my family so they could feel the miracle of this place very closely. Nakhchivan is a neat, clean and flourishing place. The stability and law attract my attention. If a city develops, first of all it is possible due to the peace. Every day in some cities around the world, people are faced with illegalities and arbitrariness. But in Nakhchivan, wheresoever people greet you politely and see you off with hospitability.