Azerbaijan celebrates Kalbajar’s revival with Honey Festival
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Bashir Hajiyev, a special representative for the President of Azerbaijan, attended the Second Kalbajar Honey Festival and described the event as a sign of the region’s recovery.
He stated that residents are returning to Kalbajar, a district in Azerbaijan’s Karabakh region, thanks to the leadership of President Ilham Aliyev and the efforts of veterans. Hajiyev explained that Azerbaijan’s government is rebuilding settlements and supporting economic activity in territories recently liberated after conflict.
He specifically noted Kalbajar is undergoing large-scale reconstruction, with people re-establishing farms and participating in cultural events. The Honey Festival, he said, demonstrates a “new reality” resulting from this rebuilding effort. Beekeeping has historically been important to Kalbajar’s economy and provides jobs for local people. Hajiyev observed that beekeepers are growing their businesses and showcasing their products at the festival, continuing a long-held tradition.
He connected the success of the festival to the dedication of Kalbajar’s residents and their strong ties to the land. Hajiyev anticipates the Honey Festival will become an annual event, growing in size and promoting Kalbajar’s agricultural and tourism industries within Azerbaijan and beyond. He thanked those involved in organizing the festival, including the President, residents, beekeepers, and media.
