The republican contest of young manaschi ended in Bishkek. It was held at the National Theater Manas and was timed to the 130th anniversary of Sayakbai Karalaev, 100th anniversary of Kaab Atabekov, 90th anniversary of Urkash Mambetaliev and Saparbek Kasmambetov.
According to the theater administration, 40 schoolchildren from seven regions competed for prizes. They performed excerpts from the Manas epic in Kyrgyz and foreign languages.
The jury determined the winners. Arsen Ydyrysov took first place, Ularbek Mirlanov and Angelika Zhakypbekova took second places, and Roza Beishebaeva, Zhumabek Nyshanbaev, Datkaiym Iskenderbekova, Adakhan Jorobaev, Mariyam Joroeva and Kyzsaikal Isabaeva took third places.
