Pupils and staff of the “Döwletliler köşgi” Palace took part in the Turkic World Children’s Games Festival held in Istanbul. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan.

The event brought together participants from Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Hungary, Northern Cyprus, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, and various regions of Turkey, and was organized by the Turkish Ministry of National Education with the support of Turkic states.

The main events of the festival took place at the historic Rami Library, which served as a venue for cultural and educational programs. National games, crafts, exhibitions, musical and dance performances, as well as traditional cuisine from the participating countries were presented there. Festival guests were able to learn about traditions, take part in games, and engage in creative activities.

Particular attention was drawn to Turkmen children’s games presented by the pupils of “Döwletliler köşgi”, as well as musical and dance performances that were warmly received by the audience. Representatives of Turkmenistan spoke about the importance of national games in children’s upbringing and in preserving cultural heritage.

As part of the festival, excursions to historical sites in Istanbul were also organized, forming an important part of the program for participants.