Galla Bayramy, 3rd Sunday in July, Turkmenistan
Sunday, July 20, 2014 at 10:44AM
Jeffrey J Johnson

Galla Bayramy 3rd Sunday in July

 

The Wheat Harvest festival in Turkmenistan is celebrate on the 3rd Sunday in July. One of the oldest agricultural regions in the world, the Turkmen have known longer than most of the world how important agriculture is to civilisation. They, of course, treat this festival time with great honor and importance. During this time many festivals are held throughout the country, from concerts to cultural festivals.

 

Links: http://www.turkmenistan.ru/?page_id=3&lang_id=en&elem_id=17354&type=event&sort=date_desc

http://www.turkmenistan.gov.tm/_eng/?id=2501

 

Happy Galla Bayramy!


 

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