The official opening ceremony of "Summer Fest", which is the biggest youth camp of Azerbaijan, which is eagerly awaited by young people throughout the year, was held.

According to the report of the local office of APA, the event was held on the territory of the Astrophysics Observatory located in Shamakhi district, which hosted the "Summer Fest" this year.

The "Summer Fest" project is organized with the support of the Youth Foundation of the Republic of Azerbaijan, the Union of Student Youth Organizations of Azerbaijan, the Union of Voluntary Organizations of Azerbaijan, the "CAVAN" Youth Movement Public Union and the "Support for Youth Education" Public Union.

A separate "tent town", places for training and meetings, an area for amateur sports competitions and a "party area" were created for the stay of more than 300 young people at the same time in the specially designed "Summer Fest" area.

In addition, zones have been organized for young people to relax and hold intellectual and desktop competitions.

In short, during the day, young people will increase their knowledge and skills during the training organized at the "Summer Fest", will participate in meetings with the heads of state institutions, deputies, rectors, well-known persons, will test their strength in intellectual and sports competitions, have fun, make new friends and "hiking". they will get acquainted with Shamakhi's ancient historical and cultural monuments and unique nature.

Speeches of officials and a concert program were organized at the opening ceremony.

It should be noted that the main goal of the "Summer Fest" youth festival, which has been held since 2019 and has become a tradition, is to promote the wide range of opportunities created for young people in various fields in accordance with the state youth policy, to educate the young generation in a patriotic spirit, connected to national and spiritual values ​​and to the challenges of the modern era. appropriate training, history of Azerbaijan, widespread promotion of the victory of our glorious Army in the Patriotic War under the leadership of the Victorious Commander-in-Chief Ilham Aliyev, socialization of young people living in different regions of our country, informing them about modern professions and trends.

Young people distinguished by their activity in the camps will be awarded.

Within the framework of the festival, which will last until September 9, 8 camps will be gradually organized on different topics (studentship, patriotism, creativity, volunteering, sustainable development goals, innovation and entrepreneurship, career and development, solidarity).

With 250 participants in each camp, a total of 2,000 young people are expected to benefit from the "Summer Fest".

We remind you that more than 5,000 young people have applied for participation in the camp so far, and they are currently being evaluated step by step.

The Youth Foundation of the Republic of Azerbaijan invites young people to participate in the camp participation options by registering through the http://yayfest.az/ website or the "GancApp" mobile application.

During the elections, preference will be given to young people between the ages of 18-24 who are distinguished by their creative and social activity.

To be eligible to participate in the camp, a COVID-19 passport (with at least 2 doses) or an immunity certificate is required.