Today, on April 26, the city of Zhanaozen hosted the republican team-based national arts competition “Bes Asyl,” featuring performers from Mangystau Region and the city of Shymkent. The cultural event was attended by the First Deputy Akim of Mangystau Region, Askhat Oralov.

This large-scale cultural event was organized at the initiative of the International Union of Aitys Akyns and Zhyrshy-Termeshi, with the support of the Mangystau Region Akimat and the AMANAT Party.

The competition was held to promote national values outlined in the addresses of the President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, to foster the development of traditional arts, and to strengthen interregional cultural ties.

The main objective of the event was to enhance the creative potential of aitys akyns and representatives of traditional arts, create opportunities for their professional development, and engage young people in national culture.

As part of the competition, participants performed in various traditional aitys genres, including sure aitys, ture aitys, qaiym aitys, and aitys between young men and women. Additional performances included kyui, zhyr, terme, and traditional songs.

In the team competition format, each team consisted of a team leader, four aitys akyns, as well as a termeshi, zhyrshy, traditional singer, kuishi, and presenter. Participants were evaluated based on their improvisational skills, depth of content, preservation of national traditions, and stage culture.

The performances were judged by a distinguished panel of cultural and artistic figures, including Chairman of the International Union of Aitys Akyns and Zhyrshy-Termeshi Zhursin Erman, zhyrshy researcher Berik Zhusipov, poet Kalkaman Sarin, kuishi researcher Murat Abugazy, singer Serik Ospanov, poet-journalist Zhanarbek Ashimzhanov, and poet-expert Kopbosyn Omirzhan. The evening was hosted by poet and Deputy of the Mazhilis of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan Amanzhol Altai.

According to the results of the event, the aitys akyns of Mangystau Region secured victory and advanced to the next stage. Participants from both teams were awarded diplomas, cash prizes, and special honors from the organizers.

It is noted that this project is aimed at reviving national art, supporting young talents, and promoting cultural cooperation between regions.

Press Service of the Akim of Mangystau Region.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/akimat-goroda-zhanaozen/press/news/details/1208776?lang=kk