Artists from 20 countries are painting models of the Giz Galasi (Maiden Tower) and creating paper kites near the historic Baku landmark.
They are taking part in the second Giz Galasi International Art Festival. The head of the Icheri Sheher historic reserve, Mikail Jabbarov, said in his opening speech that the festival, would promote one of Azerbaijan`s most ancient monuments, the Maiden Tower, and promote dialogue among cultures. The aim of the festival is to introduce foreign artists with Azerbaijan culture and art and promote Maiden tower in the world. Maiden Tower Festival will be held in the front of Giz Galasi on June 29.Artists will make model of Giz Galasi in the fresh air.