Yori Moerland, a Dutch student studying social geography at the University of Utrecht, visited the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Brussels on Monday. The young man, who is fond of Turkmen culture and the poetry of Magtymguly, was able to get to know the rich culture of Turkmenistan better.
At the Embassy, the student got acquainted with Turkmen carpets, state symbols of Turkmenistan, and national clothes. Yori Moerland even wished to put on the costume of a Turkmen horseman.
Embassy staff told Yori about the foreign policy of Turkmenistan, which permitted him to better understand the country and its place in the world. As a person showing great interest in literature and culture, Yori recited fragments from two of his favorite poems: “The Future of Turkmenistan” and “Today” by the Turkmen classic poet Magtymguly Fragi.
Yori's visit to the Embassy of Turkmenistan emphasizes the importance of cultural exchange and mutual understanding between peoples. By learning about the national characteristics of other countries, people of different cultures can broaden their horizons and gain a deeper understanding of the diversity of this world.
We hope that even more young people like Yori will be inspired to study the culture and art of Turkmenistan and broaden their horizons, notes the press service of the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Belgium.