Aktau: The award ceremony for the Competition of Young Painters of the Turkic World on Traditional Children’s Games took place on August 16th in Aktau, recognized as the Cultural Capital of the Turkic World 2025.
According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the event highlighted the artistic achievements of over 40 young painters from Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, and Trkiye. These talented individuals were selected from a pool of 2,000 participants who advanced beyond the preliminary round.
TURKSOY Secretary General Sultan Raev and Deputy Mayor of Aktau Jusupov Bekzat Bagbergenuli were present at the ceremony to acknowledge the artists’ efforts. Secretary General Raev emphasized the significance of art as a means of self-expression for children and its role in fortifying cultural connections within the Turkic World. Deputy Mayor Jusupov congratulated the young artists and expressed his hopes for their continued success in future endeavors.
The competition concluded with the distribution of awards, recognizing exceptional talent. The Grand Prix was awarded to Fatime Resulzade from Azerbaijan, along with top young artists from the other participating countries. The Second Prize was given to Aytaj Memmedzade from Azerbaijan and others, while Meryem Memmedli from Azerbaijan and her counterparts received the Third Prize. Besides the awards, participants were presented with commemorative plaquettes and laptops during the ceremony.