To mark the 35th anniversary of Turkmenistan's independence, the Oguzhan ‘Türkmenfilm’ Association plans to hold a series of cultural events in the capital and regions, including conferences, creative meetings and a week of films made during the years of independence, according to the state news agency TDH.

This was reported on 23 January at a government meeting by Bahar Seyidova, Deputy Chairwoman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan, when she presented the plan for the main events in February.

The planned events include briefings, exhibitions, promotional and educational programmes, and musical programmes dedicated to the 2026 motto ‘Independent Neutral Turkmenistan − the Homeland of Purposeful Winged Horses’ and Diplomatic Worker's Day.

The State Symphony Orchestra will give a concert featuring melodies from Turkmen films at the ‘Mukam’ Palace of the State Cultural Centre, along with other celebrations.

After hearing the report, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov instructed that all events be held to a high standard.