The ancient Azerbaijani town of Shaki will host the International Percussion Festival "Nagara-2015" on August 22-26. For the first festival of its kind in the Caucasus, it will be organized by Azerbaijan's Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Shaki municipality and ALMUS Production company. Famous musicians from Turkey, Iran and Uzbekistan will take part in the festival along with Azerbaijani performers.

The opening ceremony is expected to take place on August 22 at Shaki Green Theatre.