Turkmenistan defies pandemic to celebrate national horse day

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Gas-rich Turkmenistan is one of the few countries in the world not to record a single COVID-19 case.

Turkmenistan flouted social distancing conventions introduced across the world in the face of the coronavirus pandemic with spectators packing a hippodrome for festivities honouring its national horse.

While Berdymukhamedov, known as Turkmenistan's Arkadag, or"Protector", watched proceedings from a sealed box, ordinary spectators filled out the stadium and waved Turkmen flags. Rather than toning down celebrations honouring the Akhal-Teke horse, which is a central symbol of state propaganda, Turkmenistan appeared to kick off festivities early this year.

Source: Entertainment Trends (entertainmenttrends.net)

 

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