Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding...

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Paris, 24 September 2013 Original: English/French

CONVENTION FOR THE SAFEGUARDING OF THE INTANGIBLE CULTURAL HERITAGE

INTERGOVERNMENTAL COMMITTEE FOR THE SAFEGUARDING OF THE INTANGIBLE CULTURAL HERITAGE

Eighth session Baku, Azerbaijan

2 to 7 December 2013

GENERAL INFORMATION

This document provides necessary information on travel to Baku, Azerbaijan and the eighth session of the Intergovernmental

Committee. This information is also available at the following address:

http://www.unesco.org/culture/ich/en/8COM/

www.ichazerbaijan2013.az


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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. EIGHTH SESSION .................................................................................................................... 4

2. HOST COUNTRY RESPONSIBLES ......................................................................................... 4

3. REGISTRATION ........................................................................................................................ 5

4. ACCOMMODATION .................................................................................................................. 5

5. PASSPORT, VISA AND OTHER TRAVEL INFORMATION ...................................................... 5

5.1 Passport Requirements .................................................................................................... 5 5.2 Visas ................................................................................................................................ 5 5.3 Visa Assistance ................................................................................................................ 6 5.4 Transit Visa for other countries ......................................................................................... 6 5.5 Medical Insurance and Services ....................................................................................... 7 5.6 Getting to and departing from Baku .................................................................................. 7

6. THE MEETING .......................................................................................................................... 7

6.1 Meeting Venue ................................................................................................................. 7 6.2 Getting to the Meeting Venue ........................................................................................... 8 6.3 Meeting Check-in Desk and help desk .............................................................................. 8 6.4 Security badges ................................................................................................................ 8 6.5 Participants’ lounge .......................................................................................................... 8 6.6 Meal breaks ...................................................................................................................... 8

7. DESTINATION INFORMATION: BAKU, AZERBAIJAN ......................................................... 10

7.1 Introduction to Azerbaijan ............................................................................................... 10 7.2 Introduction to Baku ........................................................................................................ 11 7.3 Climate and Weather ...................................................................................................... 11 7.4 Currency and Exchange ................................................................................................. 11 7.5 Public transportation in Baku .......................................................................................... 12 7.6 Driving in Baku ............................................................................................................... 12 7.7 Telephone Service .......................................................................................................... 12 7.8 Postal Service ................................................................................................................ 13 7.9 Tips ................................................................................................................................ 13 7.10 Electricity Supply ............................................................................................................ 13 7.11 Drinking Water ................................................................................................................ 13 7.12 Smoking Regulations ...................................................................................................... 13 7.13 Time Zone ...................................................................................................................... 13

8. MEDIA ..................................................................................................................................... 13

8.1 Media Center .................................................................................................................. 13 8.2 Press Conference Room ................................................................................................ 13 8.3 Press releases ................................................................................................................ 13

9. RECEPTION PROGRAMME AND RELATED EVENTS .......................................................... 14


LIST OF ANNEXES

Annex A: Registration Form for the eighth session of the Committee ........................................ 15 Annex B: Hotel reservation and excursion registration form ...................................................... 16 Annex C: Recommended Hotels and Summary Hotel Rates ..................................................... 18 Annex D: Map of Baku .............................................................................................................. 34


1. EIGHTH SESSION

The eighth session of the Intergovernmental Committee will be held in Baku, Azerbaijan, from Monday 2 to Saturday 7 December 2013 at the JW MARRIOTT, Absheron, Baku:

Address: 674, Azadliq Square, Baku AZ1010, Azerbaijan Tel: +99412 499 88 00 Fax: +99412 499 88 89 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected] URL: www.jwmarriottbaku.com

All relevant information is also available at: http://www.unesco.org/culture/ich/en/8COM/.

The Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage consists of 24 representatives from the States Parties to the Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage, elected by the General Assembly of States Parties to the Convention.

The current composition of the Committee is: (Group I) Belgium, Greece, Spain, (Group II) Albania, Azerbaijan, Czech Republic, Latvia, (Group III) Brazil, Grenada, Nicaragua, Peru, Uruguay, (Group IV) China, Indonesia, Japan, Kyrgyzstan, (Group V(a)) Burkina Faso, Madagascar, Namibia, Nigeria, Uganda (Group V(b)) Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia.

The elected Members (decision 7.COM 18) of the Bureau of the eight session of the Committee are:

Chairperson: H.E. Mr Abulfas Garayev (Azerbaijan)

Vice-Chairs: Greece, Brazil, China, Burkina Faso and Egypt

Rapporteur: Ms Ling Zhang (China).

The working languages are English and French.

In addition, interpretation will be made available in Azerbaijani, Arabic and Spanish (under negotiation).

2. HOST COUNTRY RESPONSIBLES

Contact Address: Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Azerbaijan Address: U.Hajibayov 40, AZ 1000

Government House Baku, Azerbaijan

Tel: +99412 498 01 12 Fax: +99412 493 56 05/65 38

Contact Persons: Mr Vasif Eyvazzade (General coordination) Tel: +99412 493 65 38

+99450 255 6787 (mob) Fax: +99412 493 65 38 Email: [email protected]; [email protected]

Mr. Vagif Aghayev (Permanent Delegation of Azerbaijan to UNESCO)

Tel: +33145682876 e-mail: [email protected] Mrs. Nuriyya Mammadova (Organizing bilateral meetings) Tel: +99412 493 02 33 e-mail: [email protected]; [email protected] Mr. Bahruz Asgarov (Accommodation and visa issues) Tel: +99412 498 01 12 e-mail: [email protected]; [email protected]

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3. REGISTRATION

All delegates, observers and those who wish to attend the eighth session of the Committee are strongly advised to register as soon as possible and no later than 15 November 2013. This will provide the session organizers with sufficient time to process information and prevent any inconvenience to participants. Please register on line on the website of the Convention at: http://www.unesco.org/culture/ich/en/8COM/.

If you cannot register on line, please use the registration form in Annex A and return it by fax to +33(0)1 45 68 57 52, or by e-mail to: [email protected].

It is of the utmost importance that registered participants inform the Intangible Cultural Heritage Section of any subsequent changes made to their travel arrangements. This will help ensure that logistical arrangements are carried out smoothly.

4. ACCOMODATION

For the convenience of the participants in the meeting, the organizers have set agreements with the JW Marriott Absheron Baku, which is at the same time the meeting place of the Committee, and a number of other hotels for the duration of the meeting. Shuttle services will be provided to participants only to and from these hotels. Special rates have been negotiated for meeting participants. To book a room at one of these hotels, participants must first complete their registration (Annex A).

Meeting participants are responsible for booking their own hotel room and for covering all costs incurred during their stay. Usually a credit card number will be required by hotels to reserve a room. Please read carefully the terms and conditions and fill the form in Annex B (Hotel reservation and excursion registration form).

Please note that the number of hotel rooms available is limited. For assistance regarding accommodation, please contact the meeting organizers at [email protected].

The List of all recommended hotels with negotiated prices is available in Annex C, page 19.

5. PASSPORT, VISA AND OTHER TRAVEL INFORMATION

5.1 Passport Regulations

All international visitors must have a passport that is valid for at least 6 (six) months from the day of their arrival in Azerbaijan.

Arrival to and departure from Republic of Azerbaijan is exercised under one of the following documents:

National Passport

Diplomatic Passport

Service Passport

5.2 Visas

All participants must check entry requirements to Azerbaijan in accordance with the nationality and the type of passport they hold with the nearest consulate or the diplomatic mission of Azerbaijan. If necessary, visa must be obtained in advance.

For most citizens of the CIS countries the visa to Azerbaijan is not required.

For all enquiries concerning visas and other formalities required to enter the Republic of Azerbaijan, participants are requested to contact directly the consulate or the diplomatic mission of Azerbaijan in their own country. Only if there is no Azerbaijani embassy in respective country/city, the visa will be provided upon participant’s arrival at Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport. In this regard, the participant is required to submit a recent passport-sized





color photograph, a copy of the passport as well as arrival and departure dates until 20th of October to the contact person Mr Bahruz Asgarov, email [email protected]; Tel: +99412 498 01 12.

The applicants who apply for visa at the embassy need two passport photos and a completed application form. Certain embassies demand either a letter of support from a travel agency or a hotel booking confirmation. Transit visas, usually valid for 72 hours, are issued to those with an onward ticket to a third country in the region.

Single and double-entry visas are usually issued in five days. Business and multi-entry visas require official invitation letters and referral to Baku, so generally take longer. Visa fees applied to foreign nationals are equal to the fees applied to Azerbaijan nationals. Fees generally need to be paid into a local bank (often a fair distance away), so don’t apply late in the day. Fees by country are listed here.

Nationals of the below listed countries are free from visa fees:

1. Holders of Turkish ordinary passports.

When issued at diplomatic missions or consulates;

10 USD charged for visa at international airports of Azerbaijan

2. Holders of ordinary Japanese passports receive 30-day free visa.

3. Holders of ordinary passports of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan receive 15-day free visa

Travelers are requested to verify, upon issuance, three essential elements of the granted visa:

authorized period of stay

dates of validity of the visa (date before which it is not possible to enter the territory of Azerbaijan and release date, beyond which the traveler will be in an irregular situation). A valid visa is required to leave the territory of Azerbaijan. If the visa expires before the departure of the country, payment of a fine will be required before the issuance of exit permits. The latter is valid for 48 hours after delivery and only issued by the State Migration Service.

the number of entries allowed.

Complete information on the subject is posted on the official web-site of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan.

5.3 Visa Assistance

All the embassies and consulates of the Republic of Azerbaijan have been instructed to assist the Committee participants in getting visa. Only if there is no Azerbaijani embassy in respective country/city, the visa will be provided upon participant’s arrival at Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport. In this case, the participant is required to submit a recent passport-sized color photograph as well as arrival and departure dates until 20th of October to the contact person Mr Bahruz Asgarov, email [email protected]; Tel: +99412 498 01 12.

5.4 Transit Visa for other countries

If you travel to Azerbaijan via another country, or if you are planning to stopover elsewhere, you must familiarize yourself with the entry requirements of those countries. Please check with your travel consultant about the need for transit visas for all countries you may be travelling through on your way to or from Azerbaijan. The host organizers of the 8th session of the Committee are not responsible for facilitating transit visas for any countries other than Azerbaijan.

5.5 Medical Insurances and Services

A first-aid service will be provided for participants at the meeting venue and all the recommended hotels by the Local Organizing Committee. All other medical services will not be covered. Participants are expected to assume the costs of any medical treatment that they


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might receive while in Baku. It is strongly recommended that medical insurance be purchased in your home country to cover you in Azerbaijan as well as any other destinations on your journey.

Basic modern medical care and medicines are available in several hospitals and clinics in Baku offering a wide range of medical services. Pharmacies are common throughout Baku and carry a wide range of medicine. Prescriptions are normally required. Payment at all medical facilities is due at the time of service.

For more info on Public Health services please click here.

5.6 Getting to and departing from Baku/Azerbaijan (source: http://www.airport.az)

Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport is one of the five international airports serving in Azerbaijan. The airport is located 20 km northeast of the capital Baku and is linked to the city by two modern highways commissioned in 2008 and 2009. Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport complies with international requirements. Due to its favorable geographical location, it has become a first-choice regional airport for transfer flights between East and West, North and South.

To assist participants attending the 8th session of the Committee, a clearly indicated airport welcome desk will be set up at Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport from 29 November to 10 December 2013.

To facilitate airport transportation arrangements, participants’ expected date and time of arrival in Baku and flight details should be communicated as soon as possible to the addresses specified in the Hotel reservation and excursion registration form (Annex B). Any subsequent changes should be similarly communicated.

It is requested that the confirmed flight details of all participants, especially participating Heads of State/Government and ministerial-level Heads of Delegations, be provided, at least 10 working days in advance of the Meeting to the addresses specified in the Hotel reservation and excursion registration form (Annex B).

The National Organizing Committee will provide shuttle transportation for participants from the airport to the officially designated hotels, as well as from the officially designated hotels to JW Marriott Absheron Baku, the place of meeting. For this purpose, kindly inform the National Organizing Committee regarding the arrival and departure schedules of each member of your delegation at least 10 working days prior to arrival in Baku.

Participants not staying at the officially designated hotels will be responsible for arranging their own transportation to and from the airport, as well as between their respective hotels and JW Marriott Absheron Baku, the place of meeting.

6. THE MEETING

6.1 Meeting Venue

The 8th session of the Committee will be held at the JW Marriott Absheron Baku:

674 Azadliq Square Baku AZ 1010, Azerbaijan

Tel: + 99412 499 88 00 Fax: + 99412 499 88 89 E-mail: [email protected]

For a general overview of the facility, please visit the website of the www.jwmarriottbaku.com

http://www.tourism.az/?menu=7&submenu=75&lang=eng

http://www.airport.az/


http://www.jwmarriottbaku.com/


6.2 Getting to the Meeting Venue

Hotels that are recommended for the meeting are within a 5 to 20 minute drive to the JW Marriott Absheron Baku. Please find the list of hotels together with negotiated rates for the Committee meeting in Annex C, page 19.

Free shuttle services between the meeting place and only the recommended hotels will be provided.

Participants not staying at the officially designated hotels will be responsible for arranging their own transportation between their respective hotels and JW Marriott Absheron Baku.

6.3 Meeting Check-in Desk and help desk

The meeting check-in desk will be set up in the JW Marriott Absheron Baku from 8 am to 8 pm from 1 to 4 December 2013. Every participant must register prior to the beginning of the 8th session of the Committee on the following webpage www.unesco.org/culture/ich/en/8COM. An information package regarding the meeting will be available at that time.

6.4 Security badges

Badges (without a photo) will be presented to the participants at their hotels. Participants who will not stay in the recommended hotels should get their badges at the meeting venue.

6.5 Participants’ lounge

Nardaran room in the JW Marriott Absheron Baku will serve as participants’ lounge and a number of computers with Internet access and printing facilities will be provided. Technical staff will be on site to assist participants.

6.6 Meal breaks

During the meeting, lunch will be generously offered by the Host country to all participants in a restaurant located at a five minutes’ drive from the meeting place. A continued coffee service will also be available to the participants at the JW Marriott Absheron Hotel.

Baku offers a wide range of options to meet different tastes and budget. In general, the restaurants are open from Monday to Sunday until midnight.

Azerbaijani cuisine ART Garden Address: 22, A.Zeynally (Kichik Karvansaray) Phone: (+994 12) 492-13-31, (+994 50) 669-13-31

Dafne by Dalida Address: 18 a, S.Vurgun str., (Nasimi Park Center) Phone: (+994 55) 440-40-40, (+99412) 493-57-54

Café City Address: 1, Islam Seferly str. Phone: (+994 12) 598-86-86, (+994 50) 598-86-86

Nar and Sharab Address: N.Guliyev str. (Sabail District) Phone: (+994 50) 201-01-71

Firuze Address: 14, T. Aliyarbekov str. Phone: (+994 12) 493-96-34

Sahil bar and restaurant Address: Neftchiler Avenue, Seaside Boulevard Phone: (+994 12) 404-82-12, (+994 12) 437-01-23

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Sedef Address: Seafront boulevard Phone: (+994 50) 227-30-90

Terrace Garden Address: 20, Boyuk Qala str. Phone: (+994 12) 437-23-05, (+994 55) 404-00-31

Zeytun Address: "Park Bulvar", Seafront Boulevard, Neftchilar ave. Phone: (+994 12) 598-74-20, 598-74-21

Karvansara Address: 11, Qala str. Phone: (+994 12) 492-66-68

Sumakh Address: 1, Khojali ave. Phone: (+994 12) 480-21-12

Azeri House Address: 15, Khojali ave. Phone: (+994 12) 493 71 12

Mugham Address: 9, H.Rzaeva str. Phone: (+994 12) 492-40-85

International cuisine Chinar (Asian) Address: 1, Sh. Alekberova str. Phone: (+994 12) 404-82-11, (+994 12) 492-08-88

Chio Chio San (Asian) Phone: (+994 12) 498-02-72, 498-02-92 Work time: 12:00-24:00

Delicia (Spanish) Address: 77, S.Vurgun str. Phone: (+994 50) 300-46-46

Imereti (Georgian) Address: 31, Rasul Rzai str. Phone: (+994 12) 493-41-81

Mexicana bar and grill (Mexican) Address: 17-2, Tagiyev str. Phone: (+994 12) 498-90-96

Pasifico Lounge and Dining (Latin American) Address: Neftchiler Avenue, Seaside Boulevard Phone: (+994 12) 404-82-12, (+994 12) 437-01-23

Sultan’s (Turkish) Address: 10, Khagani str. Phone: (+994 12) 598-05-55

Tosca Cafe & Enoteca (Italian) Address: Neftchiler Avenue, Seaside Boulevard Phone: (+994 12) 404-82-12, (+994 12) 437-01-23


7. DESTINATION INFORMATION: AZERBAIJAN, BAKU

Azerbaijan at a glance Capital: Population Azerbaijan: Population Baku: Language: Currency: Time zone: Winter: Summer: Electricity: Dialling code Azerbaijan: Dialling code Baku:

Baku 9.3 million 2.1 million Azerbaijani Manat (AZN) (GMT+04:00) Baku (GMT+05:00) Baku Type C (European 2-pin) +994 012

7.1 Introduction to Azerbaijan

The Republic of Azerbaijan is the largest country in the Caucasus region located at the crossroads of Western Asia and Eastern Europe. It is bounded by the Caspian Sea to the east, Russia to the north, Georgia to the northwest, Armenia to the west and Iran to the south, covering an area of 86,600 km2 with a population of 9,356,500.

Very often called the “Land of Fires”, Azerbaijan is a miraculous country with its rich natural resources, history, material and cultural monuments, literature, arts and music heritage and people, whose lifestyle is just a unique and harmonious combination of the traditions and ceremonies of many different cultures and civilizations. From time immemorial the caravan routes of the Silk Road invariably crossed Azerbaijan. It served as the “gate” between mysterious faraway China and rich Europe.

The word “Azerbaijan” originates from the name of an ancient Turkic tribe, who resided in these lands. Azerbaijan is one of the most ancient sites of human civilization. People have been present here at every stage of history, leaving a wide range of ancient archeological and architectural sites and monuments, which belong to different periods of history. Ones of the most prominent monuments of Azerbaijan, the Walled City of Baku and Gobustan Rock Art Cultural Landscape, have been both included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

The features of historical development of Azerbaijan, its geographical location and numerous local ethnic communities have led to the co-existence of different religions here. During different periods of history, people in Azerbaijan have professed idolatry, Zoroastrianism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam and other faiths, mutual influence of which has shaped the peculiarity of the religious environment in the country today. Even if Islam remains dominant religion among local population, Judaism and Christianity are still professed by many people.

Wonderful nature, climate, natural resources of the country produced a significant impact on artistic thinking and creativity of Azerbaijani people. The existing different types of folk arts represent a unity and enable us to get the full idea of the intangible heritage of Azerbaijan. The living heritage of Azerbaijan is multi-coloured, complete and rich, just like its natural resources. It is linked to the daily life of people and occupies a very special place in their lives.

Enriching world musical culture with its rare pearls, the music of Azerbaijan has centuries-old traditions. Creators of folk music, mugham players, Ashiq story-tellers and performers on folk instruments handed over these traditions to generations and have had a great impact on the development of culture in Azerbaijan. Azerbaijan is also home the first opera in the East – “Leyli ve Mejnun”, composed in 1908 by the famous Azerbaijani composer Uzeyir Hajibeyli.

Carpet weaving in Azerbaijan has always been one of the most important national crafts, and has achieved to the status of high professionalism. Guba, Shamakhi, Baku, Ganja and Karabakh are still considered to be the main centres of carpet weaving. The Azerbaijani carpets have a reputation on a global scale, even the artists of the Renaissance depicted them on their canvases. As handmade carpets of pure wool and natural dyes with hundreds colours in complex ornaments have been very expensive, traditionally, every Azerbaijani family used to


put its carpets in sight: they are laid on the floor, hung on the wall, given as a dowry and handed over to children in the family.

Imprinted in the daily life of local people, intangible heritage of Azerbaijan is of particular importance for its society, proud of having five elements inscribed on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity (Azerbaijani Mugham, Novruz, Art of Azerbaijani Ashiq, Traditional art of Azerbaijani carpet weaving and Craftsmanship and performance art of the Tar).

You can easily find detailed information about Azerbaijan is available on the webpages of the Azerbaijan Ministry of Culture and Tourism http://azerbaijan.travel/en, http://www.mct.gov.az and http://www.azerbaijan.az.

7.2 Introduction to Baku

Baku is the capital and largest city of Azerbaijan, as well as the largest city on the Caspian Sea and of the Caucasus region. It is located on the southern shore of the Absheron Peninsula, which projects into the Caspian Sea. Built on a site inhabited since the Palaeolithic period, the Walled City of Baku reveals evidence of Zoroastrian, Sasanian, Arabic, Persian, Shirvani, Ottoman, and Russian presence in cultural continuity. The city consists of two principal parts: the downtown and the old Inner City (Icheri Sheher). In December 2000, the Old City of Baku, including the Palace of the Shirvanshahs and Maiden Tower, was inscribed on the World Heritage List of UNESCO. Baku's population at the beginning of 2009 was estimated at over two million people.

The city is the scientific, cultural and industrial center of Azerbaijan. Baku is rapidly becoming a tourist city with a rich infrastructure of recreation and entertainment. It is a lively and very interesting city, where life does not stop even at night. Over the last decade Baku has greatly changed: new multi-storey buildings of shopping centres, hotels and banks harmonize very well with the old buildings. Baku is divided into 11 administrative districts. For more information please visit: http://azerbaijan.tourism.az; http://azerbaijan.travel.

7.3 Climate and Weather

The climate of Azerbaijan is unique as it presents line of the Earth's eleven climatic zones. Azerbaijan is situated on northern extremity of the subtropical zone in the south-eastern Caucasus. Its climatic diversity is caused by the complex geographical location and landscape and the proximity of the Caspian Sea. The climate varies considerably from east to west - in the western mountains, the weather is drier and more extreme. The eastern part of Azerbaijan, near the Caspian Sea, has relatively moderate climate.

Baku has a subtropical semi-arid climate with warm and dry summers, cool and occasionally wet winters, and strong winds all year long. However, unlike many other cities with this climate, Baku does not see extremely hot summers. This is largely because of its northerly latitude and the fact that it is located on a peninsula on the shore of the Caspian Sea. At the same time Baku is noted as a very windy city throughout the year, and gale-force winds, the cold northern wind khazri and the warm southern wind gilavar are typical here in all seasons. The daily temperature in July and August averages 26.4 °C (79.5 °F), and there is very little rainfall during the summer season. Winter is cool and occasionally wet, with the daily temperature averages 4.3 °C (39.7 °F). The average temperature in December varies 9.7 °C (49.5 °F).

7.4 Currency and Exchange

The Azerbaijani New Manat (AZN) is the currency of Azerbaijan. It is subdivided into 100 qepiks (cents). Banknotes in circulation are 1, 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100 manat. Coins in circulation are 1, 3, 5, 10, 20 and 50 qepiks. ATMs are common throughout Baku.

Most accept foreign credit cards (preferably Visa and Mastercard) and many allow withdrawals in both AZN and US dollars. Rates are good for US dollars and pretty competitive for Euros and are roughly equal to: 1€ = 1.03 AZN, 1$ = 0.78 AZN. Some exchanges open late into the evening while most banks close up by 4 pm. The import of foreign currencies must be declared and their export is limited to the amount declared upon arrival in the country.

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The participants are recommended to check the currency rate at www.ibar.az

7.5 Public transportation in Baku

By taxi New taxi cabs have been recently introduced in Baku, and travel fees are 0.70 AZN per km. A taxi costs 4-10 AZN for trips within the center of Baku. A transfer from the Heydar Aliyev International Airport to the city center will cost 20-25 AZN.

By bus/minibus Buses and minibuses cost 0.20 AZN per person and can take you to almost any place within Baku. Destinations are usually posted on the front and the right side of the bus.

By metro The metro goes many places throughout Baku and it costs only 0.20 AZN. It is the least expensive way to get around Baku besides walking. You must obtain a Bakı Metropiliten Kart and load it like a normal metro pass. The metro workers will be more than happy to help if spoken to in either Azeri or Russian, and some may understand English.

Be careful when changing trains at the transit stations (28 May and Jafar Jabbarli) as the passage is not easy to find.

On foot It is possible to get around Fountain Square, the Boulevard, and the old city by foot.

7.6 Driving in Baku

AVIS RENT A CAR Azerbaijan, Baku, AZ 1000, 528 H. Javid ave (+994) 12 497-54-55; (+994) 50 497-55-53 [email protected] Contact person: Ruslan

AYHAN GLOBAL SERVICE Azerbaijan, Baku, AZ 1000, 12/17 Mardanov brothers str. (+994) 12 493-01-59; (+994) 12 498-29-09 [email protected] http://www.ayhangs.com/ Contact person: Office-manager Rafael

EUROPCAR Azerbaijan Azerbaijan, Baku, 36, Inshaatchilar ave (+994) 12 497-44-42 [email protected] http://www.europcar.az/

7.7 Telephone Service

Mobile coverage is extensive throughout the capital and major cities, but pretty much non-existent in the remote mountainous parts of the country. Roaming agreements are in place with most international cellular companies. You can easily buy a local cell phone number (upon presentation of passport) and credits at local specialized shops (Azercell, NarMobile, Bakcell) and supermarkets.

To make a telephone call from Azerbaijan abroad using the land line or mobile phone, dial: 00, then the country code, the city code and finally the telephone number of the person.

To call a land line in Azerbaijan from abroad, dial 00, followed by the country code (994), the town code (without 0), then the local number.

In Azerbaijan, you can call the police by dialing 102, the firemen by dialing 101 and medical emergency services at 103.

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7.8 Postal Service

Central Post Office AZ1000, Baku, Sabail, Uzeyir Hajibayov,36 Phone: (+994 12) 498-80-00, (+994 12) 498-97-73, (+994 50) 351-61-52) Fax: (+994 12) 598-43-91

7.9 Tips

In established restaurants, bars, hotels and taxis, a 5-10% service charge is usually added to the bill - though feel free to tip more than this for exceptional service. At restaurants where a service charge isn’t included, 10% is the acceptable gratuity. Although tipping at other places isn't mandatory it will be well received, and setting aside a small amount for porters, guides and drivers is also a good idea.

7.10 Electricity Supply

The voltage is 220 V. and plugs are of a two-pin design, therefore an adaptor is necessary.

7.11 Drinking Water

It is not recommended to drink tap water. Bottles of mineral water are widely available in shops and hotels.

7.12 Smoking Regulations

It is illegal to smoke in public transportation, at swimming pools, theatres, shows, as well as in some restaurants, cafes, cafeterias, clubs and places of worship. In restaurants and bars, smoking is allowed in specially marked areas.

7.13 Time Zone

From 31 March to 27 October 2013, Baku is 5 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT +5, Azerbaijan Summer Time AZST).

From 27 October 2013 to 30 March 2014, Baku is 4 hours ahead (GMT +4, Azerbaijan Time AZT).

8. MEDIA

8.1 Media Center

A Media Center will be provided as a work space for the media to cover the 8th session of the Committee and will be located in the Amburan Room at the JW Marriott Absheron Baku. Press will also have access to the Internet and a fax machine.

8.2 Press Conference Room

All press conferences will take place in the Amburan Room at the JW Marriott Absheron Baku. Only appointed and accredited media will be able to access the room. The final schedule outlining press events will be available upon registration.

8.3 Press releases

Press releases and photographs of the meeting will be posted on the Meeting website. Press releases will be posted on the media room page and photographs displayed in the photo gallery.


9. RECEPTION PROGRAMME AND RELATED EVENTS

As a registered participant, you are cordially invited to attend the receptions and events that will be held during the 8th session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage. The program will be made available on the webpages of the Convention www.unesco.org/culture/ich/en/8COM and www.ichazerbaijan2013.az.

On Sunday 8 December 2013, the Azerbaijani authorities will propose a cultural programme and optional excursion routes. The tours will comprise below-mentioned routes:

1. 10:00-13:00 Old city tour, National Art Museum of Azerbaijan, Azerbaijan Carpet Museum

2. 10:00-14:00 Gobustan Rock Art Cultural Landscape

3. 15:00-18:00 City Sightseeing on bus

4. 15:00-18:00 Qala Archaeological and Ethnographic Museum Complex

All the other information regarding the cultural programme will be available upon delegates’ arrival.

http://www.unesco.org/culture/ich/en/8COM

http://www.ichazerbaijan2013.az/


ANNEX A: REGISTRATION FORM FOR THE 8TH SESSION OF THE COMMITTEE


ANNEX B: HOTEL RESERVATION AND EXCURSION REGISTRATION FORM


ANNEX C – RECOMMENDED HOTELS AND SUMMARY HOTEL RATES

Amber Hotel (Standard Single) (Standard Double) (Superior Single) (Superior Double) (Suite Single) (Suite Double)

AZN AZN AZN AZN AZN AZN

70 80 75 85 95

100

Central Park

Exclude 18% Valid Added Tax (VAT)

(Single) (Double) (Deluxe Suite) (Luxe Room) (Suite Room) (Junior Suite) (Presidential Suite)

AZN AZN AZN AZN AZN AZN AZN

90 110 130 150 180 220 300

Diplomat (Single) (Double) (Junior Suite) (Suite) (Caspian Suite)

AZN AZN AZN AZN AZN

65 75 75 95

105

Four Seasons Hotel Baku Exclude 18% Valid Added Tax (VAT)

(Deluxe City Single) (Deluxe City Double) (Deluxe Caspia) (Premier) (Executive Suite)

AZN AZN AZN AZN AZN

160 160 200 250 480

Genceli Plaza (Single) (Double)

AZN AZN

80 100

Grand Hotel (Single) (Double) (Deluxe Suite) (Junior Suite)

AZN AZN AZN AZN

80 100 100 130

Grand Hotel Europe (Single) (Double)

AZN AZN

70 80

Hilton Baku Exclude 18% Valid Added Tax (VAT)

(Single) (Deluxe Suite) (Executive Suite) (Executive Deluxe) (Suite Room)

AZN AZN AZN AZN AZN

175 200 230 255 375

JW Marriott Absheron Baku (Single) (Double) (Executive Deluxe) (Deluxe Suite) (Executive Premier) (Executive Studio)

AZN AZN AZN AZN AZN AZN

170 185 210 215 345 390


Qafqaz Point Exclude 18% Valid Added Tax (VAT)

(Single) (Double) (Junior Suite) (Deluxe Suite)

AZN AZN AZN AZN

66 87

159 199

Shafran (Single) (Double)

AZN AZN

60 70

Sapphire Hotel Baku (Deluxe Single) (Deluxe Double)

AZN AZN

110 120

The Crown Hotel Baku (Single) (Double) (Deluxe Suite) (Executive Suite)

AZN AZN AZN AZN

110 130 160 200

Park Inn Baku (Single) (Double)

AZN AZN

145

165


Hotels - 5 stars

JW Marriott Absheron Baku

Category: 5 Stars

(Premier among Baku luxury hotels, JW Marriott Absheron Baku feature 243 elegant guest rooms with a view of the Caspian Sea and Baku city center. Hotel located in the Baku’s city center on the Azadliq Square

and directly connected to Baku Boulevard. Host inspiring gatherings in one of 13 event rooms with natural daylight, including the 1,208-square-meter ballroom. )

Hotel Rates*

Single: AZN 170

Double: AZN 185

Number of rooms: 56

Distance from the meeting place : 0 minutes

Address: 674, Azadliq Square, Baku AZ1010, Azerbaijan

Tel: +99412 499 88 00

Fax: +99412 499 88 89

E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

URL: http://www.marriott.com

Contact Person: Nailya Mustafayeva

http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/gydjw-jw-marriott-hotel-absheron-baku/



http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/gydjw-jw-marriott-hotel-absheron-baku/


Hilton Baku

Category: 5 Stars

(Enjoy views of the Caspian Sea from the modern, stylish Hilton Baku hotel in the heart of Baku’s business

district, just 30 minutes from Heydar Aliyev International Airport. Explore the 12th century UNESCO-protected walled city, Icheri Sheher, which is just a short walk from the hotel. Unwind in your spacious guest room or suite with contemporary décor and views of the city and Caspian Sea. Hold a meeting for up to 100 delegates in one of 18 meeting rooms and make use of the fully-equipped Business Center. Dine al fresco in the 24th-floor terrace restaurant, Sky Grill, and unwind with a cocktail in the top-floor revolving bar with 360-degree panoramic views. )

Hotel Rates*

Single: AZN 175

Double: AZN 200

Exclude 18% Valid Added Tax

Number of rooms: 125

Distance from the meeting place 850 m, 3 min drive, 10 min walking

Address: 1B, Azadliq ave, Baku AZ1000, Azerbaijan

Tel: +99412 464-50-00

Fax: +99412 464-50-01

E-mail: [email protected]

URL: http://www.hilton.com

Contact Person: Huseyn Hasanov


http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/promotions/hi_baku/index.jhtml


Sapphire Hotel Baku

Category: 5 Stars

(With its central location, Sapphire Hotel Baku is within easy reach of most tourist attractions and business addresses in Baku. The Sapphire Hotel Baku boasts a convenient location with modern amenities in every guestroom and superb service. The hotel creates a balance of rich culture and modern convenience to ensure you a memorable stay. Sapphire Hotel’s accommodation contains all of the facilities and

conveniences you would expect from a hotel in its class. Modern comfort and convenience are seamlessly combined to ensure the guests satisfaction.)

Hotel Rates*

Single: AZN 110

Double: AZN 120

Number of rooms: 42

Distance from the meeting place : 2 km, 8 min drive, 22 min walking

Address: 23, Samed Vurgun str, Baku AZ1095, Azerbaijan

Tel: +99412 498-90-08

Fax: +99412 498-90-05


URL: www.sapphirehotel.az

Contact Person: Sergey Kurnosov


http://www.sapphirehotel.az/


Four Seasons Hotel Baku

Category: 5 Stars

(In this cosmopolitan oil capital on the Caspian Sea, Four Seasons presents a Beaux-Arts-style luxury hotel in Baku on the waterfront promenade – just steps from the Old City. Hosting the most prestigious Baku events – gala parties, corporate meetings or business conferences – Four Seasons Hotel Baku offers over 1,865 square meters (20,075 square feet) of function space, including the Segah Grand Ballroom, Rast Banquet Room and five meetings room.)

Hotel Rates*

Single: AZN 160

Double: AZN 160


Number of rooms: 150

Distance from the meeting place : 1,5 km, 6 min drive, 13 min walking

Address: 77/79, Neftchilar ave, Baku AZ1095, Azerbaijan

Tel: +99412 404-24-24

Fax: +99412 404-24-25

URL: http://www.fourseasons.com/baku

Contact Person: Ulviyya Talishinskaya

http://www.fourseasons.com/baku


Grand Hotel Europe

Category: 5 Stars

(Grand Hotel Europe is a welcoming landmark in Baku, the capital city of Azerbaijan. The first class luxury hotel is ideally situated within minutes of all the major business and government offices and next to the international Business Center hosting the annual Oil and Gas Show in Azerbaijan.)

Hotel Rates*

Single: AZN 70

Double: AZN 80

Number of rooms: 75

Distance from the meeting place : 5, km, 15 min drive, 55 min walking

Address: 1025/30, Tbilisi ave, Baku AZ1078, Azerbaijan

Tel: +99412 490-70-90

Fax: +99412 490-70-84


URL: http://www.grand-europe.com

Contact Person: Sabina Maharramova


http://www.grand-europe.com/


Hotels – 4 stars

Genceli Plaza

Category: 4 Stars

(Genceli Plaza is open in 2009. Area of hotel 4000 square meters. One demihull corpus with elevators. Hotel Genceli Plaza is located in the center of the city, near the seaside boulevard, in a few minutes of walking from sights of city and boutiques. There is a quiet and cozy atmosphere of the bar and in the restaurant you will be offered National and European cuisines dishes.)

Hotel Rates*

Single: AZN 80

Double: AZN 100

Number of rooms: 41

Distance from the meeting place 1,9 km, 8 min drive, 13 min walking

Address: 48, U. Hajibeyov str, Baku, Azerbaijan

Tel: +99412 598-28-27

Fax: +99412 598-28-27

E-mail : [email protected]

URL: http://www.hotel.genceli.az

Contact Person: "Natalia Smoliar


http://www.hotel.genceli.az/


Grand Hotel

Category: 4 Stars

(Grand Hotel is located in the centre of Baku, a 10-minute walk from the Old City. The spacious, air-conditioned rooms offer warm-coloured interiors and oriental décor. The hotel’s restaurant offers a buffet

breakfast and serves international cuisine. Azerbaijani Drama Theatre is right beside the hotel. The Caspian Sea coast is 3 km away. Nizami Metro Station is a 5-minute walk from Grand Hotel. Heydar Aliyev International Airport is 24 km away.)

Hotel Rates*

Single: AZN 80

Double: AZN 100

Number of rooms: 47

Distance from the meeting place : 2 km, 8 min drive, 25 min walking

Address: Fuzuli Park, Fuzuli Square, Beshmertebe Area, Baku AZ1009, Azerbaijan

Tel: +99412 595-00-81/82/83/84

Tel: +99450 281-11-60

Fax: +99412 595-00-85

Contact Person: Parvin Qafarova


The Crown Hotel

Category: 4 Stars

(The Crown Hotel welcomes you with its unique blend of the latest technology together through every possible comfort expected of a luxury hotel. The Crown Hotel also outstanding accommodations for the business traveler or for the visitor coming to enjoy Baku’s pleasures, all from its convenient location in the

heart of the city in Bayil. Business center is offering a full range of secretary and administrative services free of charge. Total of 2 function rooms, (Crown Grand Room up to 120 guests, Crown Meeting Room up to 100 guests.)

Hotel Rates*

Single: AZN 110

Double: AZN 130

Number of rooms: 92

Distance from the meeting place : 4,4 km, 11 min drive

Address: 7, Neftchi Gurban Abbasov str, Baku AZ1003, Azerbaijan

Tel: +99412 491-02-27

Fax: +99412 491-02-29


URL: www.crownhotelbaku.com

Contact Person: Anar Hajiyev


http://www.crownhotelbaku.com/


Hotels – 3 stars

Diplomat

Category: 3 Stars

(Situated in the heart of the business, entertainment and historical centre of Baku, the newly constructed, traditionally styled Diplomat Hotel will offer you Azerbaijan’s famous hospitality. Diplomat Hotel is only steps

from the Palace named after Heydar Aliyev and the National Bank of Azerbaijan. Situated on the pedestrian mall on the fashionable Torgovi and Fountain Square, and only minutes away from the historic Old City as well as all the major culture, art, business centers and embassies. Diplomat Hotel emphasizes the comfort and relaxation of our guests and the quality of services is universally appreciated.)

Hotel Rates*

Single: AZN 65

Double: AZN 75

Number of rooms: 37


Address: 185, Suleyman Rahimov str, Baku, Azerbaijan

Tel: +99412 596-11-27

Fax: +99412 596-11-28


URL: http://www.diplomathotelbaku.com

Contact Person: Narmina Budaqova


http://www.diplomathotelbaku.com/


Central Park

Category: 3 Stars

(The hotel is located five minutes walk from the marvelous Fountain Square and the Nizami promenade, where the world most famous brand boutiques are waiting for you. Central Park Hotel is nearby the wonderful Boulevard with a breathtaking view of the Caspian Sea.)

Hotel Rates*

Single: AZN 90

Double: AZN 110

Exclude 18% Valid Added Tax

Number of rooms: 70


Address: 165,Suleyman Rahimov str. Baku, Azerbaijan

Tel: +99412 594-42-35


URL: http://www.centralpark.az

Contact Person: Azer Bayramov


http://www.centralpark.az/


Amber

Category: 3 Stars

(Elegant and original four-star boutique hotel located in the center of Baku offers comfortable and spacious rooms in a warm amber tones and fine cuisine, inspired by European culinary traditions. In fact the Hotel is in immediate proximity to the major city objects, and also offices, diplomatic missions, and other sights of the Azerbaijan capital.)

Hotel Rates*

Single: AZN 70

Double: AZN 80

Number of rooms: 22

Distance from the meeting place : 4,5 km, 12 min drive 40 min walking

Address: 29,Jafar Jabbarli str. Baku,Azerbaijan

Tel: +99412 594-01-45

Fax: +99412 594-01-46


URL: http://www.amberhotel.az

Contact Person: Elvin Guliyev


http://www.amberhotel.az/


Qafqaz Point

Category: 5 Stars

(Qafqaz Point Hotel is designed to accommodate both the leisure and business traveler with modern amenities combined with unique local character. Quality in service is demonstrated through the diligent and entrepreneurial mindset of our people ensuring individual guest needs are anticipated and exceeded, that every detail has been thought of and executed in advance. The ambience of Qafqaz Point Hotel, whilst warm and friendly is clean, uncluttered and understated. Qafqaz Point Hotel services is efficient and discreet throughout the hotel. Qafqaz Point Hotel’s Food & Beverage outlets are frequently a destination in

their own right drawing not only hotel guests also the local community.)

Hotel Rates*

Single: AZN 66

Double: AZN 87


Number of rooms: 50

Distance from the meeting place : 4,6 km, 13 min drive, 40 min walking

Address: 118-560, Yasamal district, K.Kazimzade str, Baku, Azerbaijan

Tel: +99412 510-78-78

Fax: +99412 537-08-02


URL: http://www.qafqazpointhotel.com

Contact Person: Zeyneb Qarayeva


http://www.qafqazpointhotel.com/


Shafran

Category: 3 Stars

(The Shafran Hotel is a luxury hotel for business and leisure travelers visiting Baku that offers an enchanting blend of two distinct influences: traditionally Azeri and magnificently European. The Shafran Hotel is located 25 km drive away from the International Heydar Aliyev Airport, 5 km distance from the City Center and 10 minutes walk from Tofig Bahramov Central Stadium. The Shafran Hotel provides a great environment for your company corporate meeting and seminars. Meeting room capable for housing 22 to 35 people.)

Hotel Rates*

Single: AZN 60

Double: AZN 70

Number of rooms: 49

Distance from the meeting place : 4,4 km, 15 min drive, 1 hour walking

Address: 66, Y.V.Cemenzeminli str, Baku, Azerbaijan

Tel: +99412 564-05-58

Fax: +99412 564-08-12


URL: http://www.safranhotel.az/en

Contact Person: Anar Agayev


http://www.safranhotel.az/en


Park Inn Baku

Category: 3 Stars

(Enviably located in the centre of the city, the Park Inn by Radisson Azerbaijan, Baku looks out over the Caspian Sea harbour and historic Old City. This hotel in Baku is nestled in the heart of the business and entertainment district and places guests within walking distance of the main shopping area, Park Boulevard and Fountain Square. Heydar Aliyev International Airport is just 35 kilometers from the hotel, and the Government House and Landmark and ISR Plaza business centres are a five-minute walk away, making this hotel in the city centre of Baku the perfect destination for business travelers.)

Hotel Rates*

Single: AZN 145

Double: AZN 165

Distance from the meeting place : 850 metres, 10 min walking

Address: 1, Azadliq Ave, Baku AZ1000, Azerbaijan

Tel: +99412 490 60 00

Fax: +99412 496 89 00


URL: http://www.parkinn.com

Contact Person: Arzu Axundova

23 septemb


http://www.parkinn.com/hotel-baku


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