Tй™sirli Ifa Xari Bulbul Festivali — Susada

The ( Xarıbülbül Musiqi Festivalı ) is a profound cultural landmark in Shusha, serving as a powerful symbol of Azerbaijan's national identity, rebirth, and the "cradle" of its music . Held annually in May when the endemic Khari Bulbul orchid ( Ophrys caucasica ) blooms, the festival transforms the historic Jidir Plain ( Cıdır düzü ) into a stage for international and local talent. Historical Significance and Origin

The festival was first organized by the Ministry of Culture in 1989 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the legendary Azerbaijani khananda Seyid Shushinski . Susada TЙ™sirli Ifa Xari Bulbul Festivali

Following the liberation of Shusha in 2020, the festival was reinstated on May 12, 2021 by the Heydar Aliyev Foundation. It is now seen as a "Silk Fist"—a manifestation of Azerbaijan's "soft power" and cultural resilience. The Philosophy of the Festival The ( Xarıbülbül Musiqi Festivalı ) is a

It gained international status in 1990, featuring musicians from Japan, the USA, Turkey, Germany, and Israel. Following the liberation of Shusha in 2020, the

Due to the First Nagorno-Karabakh War and the occupation of Shusha in 1992, the festival was forced into a 29-year hiatus.