Family values are deep-rooted in Azerbaijan, and have been passed down from generation to generation since time immemorial. Care of youngsters, and respect for the elderly are cherished traditions in our country.
On June 16, following the Heydar Aliyev Foundation’s initiative, festivity was arranged for little inhabitants of the Rehabilitation Centre for Children With Down Syndrome within the framework of Baku-2015 1st European Games.
Vice-president of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation Leyla Aliyeva attended the festivity.
Inhabitants of Children’s Home No.1 in Nizami district, Children’s Home No.3 in Khatai district, Children’s Home No.2 in Surakhany district and the Rehabilitation Centre for Children with Down Syndrome participated in the festivity.
Leyla Aliyeva talked with children that had joined the festivity.
Children were presented gifts from the Heydar Aliyev Foundation.
Leyla Aliyeva danced and was photographed with children.
Within the framework of the event, children participated in a sprint competition. Various games were played and quizzes associated with the European games conducted among them. Winners were presented gifts from the Heydar Aliyev Foundation.