Among those attending the opening ceremony were state and government representatives, MPs, foreign ambassadors, representatives of international organizations, local and foreign businessmen.
Speaking to the ceremony, head of Goychay’s executive authority Mubariz Agayev and Deputy Minister of Agriculture Ilham Guliyev underlined the importance of the festival in stimulating growth in fruit cultivation. They said the festival has contributed to the development of pomegranate industry in recent years.
This unique and juicy holiday has been celebrated regularly in early November since 2006 around the country and mainly in Goychay.
Goychay`s pomegranates have gained international recognition as the true Azerbaijani pomegranates. The secret of the magnificent taste and quality of the Goychay pomegranates is unique microclimate and fruitful soil.
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