As the afternoon arrives, the children nap and then play in the courtyard. Parents arrive to pick up their children, greeted by smiling faces and hands covered in finger paint.
As the children arrive, Leyla often hears them singing the famous Azerbaijani children's song, Bağçamız : Baxcamiz
The story of Bağçamız begins at 8:00 AM. Leyla, a dedicated educator, stands by the brightly painted gate to welcome the children. She knows that in Azerbaijan, a kindergarten is not just a daycare; it is viewed as a child’s very first step into society and the foundation for their future. As the afternoon arrives, the children nap and
Music is the heartbeat of Bağçamız. Children are introduced to the sounds of traditional instruments and learn folk dances, preparing them for the many celebrations in Azerbaijani life. Leyla, a dedicated educator, stands by the brightly
On the walls hang pictures of the Karabakh horse and the Khari-bulbul flower. From a young age, children learn poems about their homeland, fostering a strong sense of identity. 🍃 The Seeds of Tomorrow
Every morning in Baku, before the sun fully clears the Caspian Sea, a gentle melody drifts from a colorful, two-story building tucked in a quiet neighborhood. This place is known to the locals simply as Bağçamız —our garden. 🎶 The Morning Welcome
Inside, the "garden" comes alive. The curriculum in an Azerbaijani bağça is a rich blend of modern early education and deep-rooted cultural heritage: