Bishkek, From June 26 to July 2, Issyk-Kul hosts the XV Children’s Art Festival “Menin Mekenim – Kyrgyzstan / My Homeland – Kyrgyzstan”, the Ministry of Education of the Kyrgyz Republic said.
Talented students from all regions of Kyrgyzstan participate in a cultural event.
The purpose of the festival is to increase the civic and patriotic education of children imbued with national and universal values, instilling morality, loyalty, cultural and aesthetic taste, a healthy lifestyle, developing their native language, culture, getting to know the art of other peoples through dances, songs, strengthening cooperation.
Talented children participate in recreational and cultural activities, such as boat trips along Issyk-Kul, an excursion to the Rukh Ordo historical and cultural center, competitions on the shore “Castles in the Sand” and “Merry Starts”.
The festival is organized by the Ministry of Education and Science and the Seitek National Center for Children and Youth.
Source: Kyrgyz National News Agency