Turkmenistan to determine the best Alabay of the year

Turkmenistan to determine the best Alabay of the year
10 09.10.2025

On 26 October, the international competition ‘Ýylyň türkmen edermen alabaýy’ (‘Turkmen Brave Alabay of the Year’) will be held in Ashgabat. This was reported by the news website Asmannews.

The relevant Order was signed by the President of Turkmenistan, Serdar Berdimuhamedov, as part of Resolution No. 2222 of 9 April 2021 ‘On holding competitions on the occasion of the Turkmen Alabay Holiday.’

The event is aimed at further strengthening and promoting the worldwide fame of the Turkmen Alabay, a national treasure and symbol of pride for the Turkmen people.

In addition to the main competition, the Order provides for creative competitions among carpet weavers, artists, sculptors, photographers, publishers and television operators.

Participants will present their works dedicated to the image of the Alabay in the genres of fine and decorative arts, publishing, photography and television. The President of Turkmenistan also approved the composition of the jury, which will evaluate the submitted works and determine the winners.