Students from music and art schools of Turkmenistan performed admirably in the competitive program of the Open Children's Delphic Games of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), which were held for the first time in Bishkek from September 30 to October 5.

For several days, representatives of Belarus, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Russia, Turkmenistan and Kyrgyzstan exchanged cultural heritage, competed, and developed their creative skills. 

During the competitive auditions, students from Turkmenistan's creative schools demonstrated a high level of technical training, original approaches and emotional expressiveness. Many of them became winners and laureates in various categories.

Leili Jepbarova from Mary City Children's Art School named after Mollanepes was awarded first place and a gold medal of the Open Children's Delphic Games in the "Folk Singing" category. 

The youngest participant, Milara Tahyrjanova from Lebap Velayat Music School, took third place and was awarded a bronze medal in the first age category for her creative potential in the "Violin" category. 

The talent of young artist Mukhammetnur Yaranov from Ashgabat's 2nd Children's Art School was recognized with a bronze medal in the "Artistic Crafts and Fine Arts" category.

Additionally, distinctive diplomas for virtuoso performance, artistry and conveying the composer's intent were awarded to students from the Special Music Boarding School at TNC named after M. Kulieva: Aylara Bayramova (violin); Byagul Mugametgulyeva (piano); Aili Ahmedov (accordion); Akmuhammet Nuryagdyev (dutar); as well as Babagylych Annagylyjev (dutar) from Mary City Children's Art School named after Mollanepes.

Receiving diplomas and medals at the Open Children's Delphic Games became a vivid confirmation of the skill and talent of Turkmenistan's young talents. These awards testify to their high level of preparation and highlight the significance of the younger generation's contribution to the country's culture.