Arts-Culture A cultural program featuring Shashmaqom, a Tajik cultural gem, held in Paris
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo A cultural program featuring Shashmaqom was held in Paris, France on June 11, 2025. This event was part of the celebration marking the 700th anniversary of Hafiz Shirazi, as well as the 50th anniversary of the Intergovernmental Hydrological Program, and the 60th anniversary of UNESCO Water Sciences. The program showcased performances by masters of Shashmaqom from Tajikistan. The event garnered significant attention from guests and forum participants alike. The performance of this unique, traditional musical heritage, which is inscribed on the UNESCO Intangible