The Kyrgyz National Theater Manas announced the international manaschi competition, which was timed to the 130th anniversary of the People’s Artist of the Kyrgyz SSR Sayakbai Karalaev.
About 50 people took part in the creative competition. The names of the winners were announced at the theater:
- Beksultan Imashov — first place;
- Nurbek Kalybek uulu — second place;
- Tolobok Musa uulu — third place.
Talgat Sadyrov and Nurtilek Saparbekov were awarded Shaabai Azizov special prize.
Osmon Shahin and Ulukmyrza Erkinbekov were awarded Kaab Atabekov special prize.
Seidene Moldokeeva special prize was awarded to Nuroolot Tagayev, Saliha Esengeldiyeva, Datkayim Iskenderbekova and Anzhelika Zhakypekova.
All winners were also awarded cash prizes, diplomas and books.
