The International Children's Arts Festival organised by the International Organisation of Turkic Culture (TURKSOY) has come to an end in Aktau, Kazakhstan. Turkmenistan was represented by young artists from the Balkan, Mary, Lebap and Ahal velayats. The children's dance group ‘Abatjyk’ from the Balkan velayat, as well as students Dovletgeldi Orazdurdyev (Turkmenbashi), Soyench Mashadov and Shamyrat Myratjanov (Balkanabat) won prizes in the categories of choreography and instrumental performance. This was reported by the online publication ‘Turkmenistan: Golden age’.

In the competition for young artists ‘Traditional Children's Games of the Turkic World,’ the Grand Prix was won by Bibinabat Ashyrova from the Mary velayat, and the prize winners were Aysel Semenderova (Lebap velayat) and Vepa Geldimuhammedov (Ahal velayat).

The festival ended with a gala concert featuring performances by the best ensembles from the participating countries. TURKSOY Secretary General Sultan Raev noted the importance of such events for strengthening cultural ties between the Turkic peoples.