XVII International Music Festival "Khibla Gerzmava invites ..." was held in Sukhum

The festival was attended by President Raul Khadzhimba.

Sukhum. 20 October. Apsnypress. The 17th International Music Festival “Khibla Gerzmava invites ...” was held in Sukhum.
 
 Opening the event, acting Minister of Culture and Preservation of Historical and Cultural Heritage Elvira Arsaliya said: “17 years have passed since the People's Artist of Abkhazia and Russia, Khibla Gerzmava, held her first festival. Since then, the geography of the festival has expanded significantly. Thanks to Khibla's work, culture of Apsny has become a part of the world culture, as its repertoire contains Abkhaz songs that millions have heard. ”
 
  At the end of the festival, President Raul Khadzhimba expressed his gratitude to the People's Artist of Abkhazia and Russia, holder of the first degree Akhdz-Apsha Order, Khibla Gerzmava, and participants of the Festival.

  “The most important thing is that our Festival is developing and spreading its wings. I wish you success, ” - said Khadzhimba.
 
 For her part, Khibla Gerzmava thanked President for supporting the Festival.
 
 “Congratulations to all once again. It is a great blessing that President supports the Festival. I’m very glad that you were with us today, ”- said Khibla Gerzmava.
 
 The festival was attended by a Russian opera singer, People’s Artist of the Republic of Bashkortostan, People’s Artist of the Republic of Tatarstan Ildar Abdrazakov, State Symphony Orchestra of the Republic of Tatarstan conducted by People’s Artist of Russia, conductor Alexander Sladkovsky, Academic Bolshoi Choir “Masters of Choral Singing” (artistic director, People’s Artist of Russia Lev Kontorovich).
 
   Young Abkhaz ballerina Christina Chkotua, a pupil of the Russian Ballet Academy in St. Petersburg named after A. Ya. Vaganova also performed at the festival.