The flame of the Baku 2015 First European Games was welcomed to Aghsu by hundreds of local residents.

At the symbolic gate of the European Games in the region, the flame was accepted by youth activist Elnur Farzalizade.

Ten torchbearers then started their route and carried the flame into Heydar Aliyev park to the sound of wild applause.

Director of Agshu District Children and Youth Sports School Jamil Atakishiyev lit the flame of the European Games. The flame was then transferred to a commemorative lamp that will remain lit in Heydar Aliyev Center until the end of the Games.

The event featured a concert, and demonstration of a footage highlighting a ceremony to light the flame of the Baku 2015 First European Games in Ateshgah temple.