MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE NAST WITH THE FAMOUS TAJIK-ORIGIN SCULPTOR FROM GERMANY BARAHNA MASUM
16 September 2026
MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE NAST WITH THE FAMOUS TAJIK-ORIGIN SCULPTOR FROM GERMANY BARAHNA MASUM
Today, 16 September a meeting was held at the National Academy of Sciences of Tajikistan between the President of the National Academy of Sciences of Tajikistan, academician Khushvakhzoda Qobiljon Khushvakht, and Barahna Masum, a famous sculptor,…
Today, 16 September a meeting was held at the National Academy of Sciences of Tajikistan between the President of the National Academy of Sciences of Tajikistan, academician Khushvakhzoda Qobiljon Khushvakht, and Barahna Masum, a famous sculptor, artist, calligrapher and poet of Tajik origin from Germany.
At the beginning of the meeting, it was emphasized that holding such meetings is of great importance for strengthening scientific, cultural and spiritual ties with Tajiks living abroad, presenting the achievements of Tajik science and culture, and strengthening the connection of the present generation with the rich heritage of their ancestors.
During the meeting, it was noted that, in honor of the sacred 35th anniversary of the State Independence of the Republic of Tajikistan, under the chairmanship of the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, Chairman of the World Association of Tajiks and Persian-Speaking Peoples — Payvand, Leader of the Nation, respected Emomali Rahmon, a scientific gathering of the World Association of Tajiks and Persian-Speaking Peoples was held under the title “Independent Tajikistan — A Link of Aryan Civilization.” It was emphasized that such high-level events create favorable conditions for presenting the ancient history and culture, the achievements of the period of independence, and strengthening the ties among Tajiks around the world.
During the continuation of the discussion, issues related to the preservation and revival of cultural heritage, the development of national art, and the role of creative figures in presenting the history and culture of the Tajik people on the international stage were considered.
The President of the National Academy of Sciences of Tajikistan, Academician Khushvaxtzoda Qobiljon Khushvaxt, emphasized that culture and art, as important means of understanding history and national identity, play a significant role in strengthening the self-awareness of society, particularly among the younger generation. In this context, the creative activities of representatives of the Tajik community living abroad can make a significant contribution to the worthy presentation of national culture and the spiritual heritage of the Tajik people to the international community.
At the same time, special attention was paid during the meeting to the study and revival of the script of the ancestors. It was emphasized that the script of the ancestors is one of the important components of the written and cultural heritage of the Tajik people, and its study is of particular importance for understanding the history and literature, science and culture of previous generations.
It was noted that familiarizing the younger generation with the script of the ancestors contributes to the study of the valuable works of writers, scholars and thinkers of the past, understanding the value of written heritage, and strengthening the spiritual connection of the present generation with the culture of their ancestors. Therefore, strengthening educational and awareness-raising activities in this area, particularly among young people and Tajiks living in foreign countries, was considered important.
In this context, attention was also given to the organization of educational classes, cultural meetings and awareness-raising programs on the study of the script of the ancestors and greater familiarization with the written works of previous generations.
During the continuation of the meeting, the Tajik-origin poet Barahna Masum expressed his views on his creative activities and experience in sculpture, painting and calligraphy, and shared his opinion on the role of art in preserving and presenting the cultural heritage of the nation. An exchange of views also took place on the need to pay greater attention to the study of the script of the ancestors and familiarizing young people with the written heritage of previous generations.
During the meeting, the parties exchanged views on further expanding cooperation, organizing joint scientific, cultural and educational events, presenting works of art, and strengthening cultural ties with Tajiks living abroad.
It was emphasized that preserving and presenting the historical, cultural, linguistic and written heritage of the Tajik people in the context of globalization is one of the important areas of scientific and cultural activity, and that cooperation among scientific institutions, cultural figures and representatives of Tajiks living abroad is of great importance in this process.
At the end of the meeting, the parties expressed their readiness to continue cooperation and implement joint initiatives in the fields of science, culture, art and the study of the written heritage of the ancestors.
