On 6 March, Deputy Chairwoman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan Bahar Seyidova reported on the work of the supervised sector for January–February 2026 during a government meeting. This was reported by the state news agency TDH.

During this period, the country held events dedicated to the 2026 motto ‘Independent Neutral Turkmenistan − the Homeland of Purposeful Winged Horses’, the 35th anniversary of independence, and national holidays. Cinemas in the capital organised film screenings and concerts, while cultural institutions – libraries, museums and historical and cultural complexes – continued to provide services to the public.

An inter-state competition of television films from CIS countries, ‘The Flight of the Horse: Strength and Grace’, was also announced. The Oguzhan ‘Türkmenfilm’ Association held a series of events in Ashgabat and the velayats, including a week of films made during the years of independence.

A forum was held in the capital to mark the presentation of two special awards by the TURKSOY organisation to the film ‘The Composer’. In addition, a joint Turkmen-Chinese cultural festival, ‘Melodies of the Silk Road — A Joyful Spring Festival’, was held. The archaeological exhibition ‘Ancient Civilisations of Turkmenistan’ continues in Rome.

After hearing the report, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov emphasised the need for further development of the cultural sphere, the introduction of digital technologies in the work of libraries and museums, and instructed to continue work on the preservation of historical and cultural heritage and the preparation of upcoming cultural events.