Tajikistan holds cultural day to share heritage with Korea

Salohiddin Kirom (center), Tajikistan’s ambassador to South Korea, and Kim Ah-sol (sixth from left), president of International World in Korea, pose for a photo with other attendees at the Embassy of Tajikistan in Seoul on Friday. (International World in Korea)

The Embassy of Tajikistan in South Korea announced Monday that it hosted a special event dedicated to celebrating Tajikistan Cultural Day, while strengthening cultural exchanges between the two nations.

The event also marked the publication of the Korean edition of "Tajiks in the Mirror of History: From Aryans to Samanids," a book authored by Tajikistan President Emomali Rahmon.

Rahmon’s book reportedly offers an in-depth exploration of the history and cultural development of the Tajik people, spanning from their origins to the prosperous era of medieval Central Asia.

“This book is a testament to the resilience and enduring spirit of the Tajik people. I hope that the publication of this translation will further enhance mutual understanding and cultural exchange between Tajikistan and Korea,” said Salohiddin Kirom, Tajikistan’s ambassador to South Korea, during the event held at the Embassy of Tajikistan in Seoul, Friday.

The event was attended by officials from International World in Korea, a nonprofit organization based in Seoul that engages in various global citizenship activities.

Kim Ah-sol, founder and president of International World in Korea, expressed his commitment to supporting the ongoing development of cooperation between Tajikistan and Korea. “We are dedicated to working together to further strengthen the cultural and cooperative ties between our two countries,” he said.

Other attendees included Lee So-young, director of the Support Center for Foreign Students in Korea, IWIK adviser Park Young-sang and IWIK members from different countries, including the US, India, Bangladesh, Iran and Vietnam.

The event highlighted traditional cuisine and cultural heritage, and included discussions on strengthening cooperation between the Tajikistan Embassy and the Tajik Student Association.