The «OTANDASTAR QORY» Foundation invites ethnic Kazakh children living abroad to participate in the International Drawing Competition «Kazakhstan Through My Eyes».

         The competition aims to strengthen young people’s connection with their historical homeland, promote Kazakhstan’s culture, traditions, and national values, and encourage creativity by allowing participants to express their vision of Kazakhstan through art.

         The competition is open to ethnic Kazakh children aged 12 to 17 who reside outside the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Competition themes include:

Nature of Kazakhstan;

National Values and Traditions;

Historical and Cultural Heritage;

Kazakhstan of the Future;

Outstanding Personalities of Kazakhstan.

         The submission deadline is August 28, 2026.

Applications should be sent to: oqbaiqau@gmail.com

The winners will receive valuable prizes:

 1st Prize – Laptop;

 2nd Prize – Tablet;

 3rd Prize – Smartwatch.

         Participants may use any traditional art materials, including pencils, paints, markers, pastels, and similar supplies. Artwork created using artificial intelligence (AI) will not be accepted.

Detailed competition rules are available at oq.gov.kz.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-samarkand/press/news/details/1261912?lang=ru