Shusha Welcomes Diaspora Youth for 6th Summer Camp Celebrating Constitution and Sovereignty
Shusha, The Gulf Observer: Participants of the 6th Summer Camp of Diaspora Youth, held under the theme “Year of the Constitution and Sovereignty,” visited the historic city of Shusha as part of the program’s ongoing activities.
According to media reports, the group began their visit with a stop at the renowned Isa Spring before gathering at the Jidir Duzu plain — a site of immense historical and cultural significance. There, participants were briefed on Shusha’s geographical position, the historical relevance of the Jidir Duzu plain, and its enduring social role through centuries.
The itinerary also included a visit to the Yukhari Govhar Agha Mosque and a tour of Shusha’s Central Square, where the group observed the bullet-riddled monuments of iconic Azerbaijani cultural figures such as Khurshidbanu Natavan, Bulbul, and Uzeyir Hajibeyli. Participants were informed about the city’s rich heritage, the nearly 30-year Armenian occupation, and the ongoing large-scale restoration initiatives launched following Shusha’s liberation.
The youth delegation further toured the house of Khurshidbanu Natavan, the “Khan Gizi” spring, and the historic Walls of the Shusha Fortress, gaining deeper insight into the architectural and cultural legacy of the city.
The summer camp, jointly organized by the State Committee on Work with Diaspora and the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, is scheduled to run from August 3 to 9. This year’s edition has brought together 128 young Azerbaijanis from 61 countries, along with participants from other friendly nations.
Since its inception, the camp has been held in various cities including Sheki, Shamakhi, Shusha, Nakhchivan, and Lachin. The initiative continues to attract considerable interest globally, receiving over 3,000 applications annually from more than 60 countries. To date, over 700 young individuals have participated in the program, fostering stronger ties between Azerbaijani youth abroad and their cultural homeland.
