An opening ceremony of the International Percussion Festival "Nagara-2015" has kicked off in the ancient Azerbaijani city of Shaki. Jointly organized by Azerbaijan's Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Shaki municipality and ALMUS Production company, the festival brings together famous musicians from Turkey, Iran and Uzbekistan along with Azerbaijani performers. Azerbaijan is represented by Natig rhythm group in the festival. Being the first of its kind in Azerbaijan and in the Caucasus, the festival will run until August 26.