Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov congratulates Serdar Berdimuhamedov on Turkmen Alabai Day

Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, has sent a congratulatory letter to President Serdar Berdimuhamedov on Turkmen Alabai Day. The holiday, widely celebrated across the country, is dedicated to the Turkmen alabai, a national treasure.

The letter describes the alabai as a national value alongside Ahal-Teke horses and fine carpets. It cites archaeological digs at Altyndepe, Goňurdepe, Nusay, Jeýtun, Pessejikdepe and Şähryslam, where dog figures were found, as evidence that the people have revered the animal since ancient times.

The message highlights government efforts to protect the breed, including the international competition «Brave Turkmen Alabai of the Year», specialised centres, the development of veterinary services and the international association «Turkmen alabai dogs». It also notes that Turkmen alabai breeding traditions have been inscribed on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list.