The "Magtymguly, sözlär tili türkmeniň" creative contest was held at the State Drama Theater named after the Great Saparmyrat Turkmenbashi in Balkanabat.

The contest, organized by the Ministry of Culture of Turkmenistan among folk theaters, drama groups, theater studios and puppet theaters, included creative groups selected in the preliminary stages.

Theater groups competed in performing stage works, while artists demonstrated their talents and skills in several areas. The stage productions by creative groups, highlighting the life and creative world of Magtymguly Fragi, were particularly successful.

It should be noted that the stage productions were distinguished by high artistry and content perfection. As a result of the contest, the folk theater of Magtymguly etrap took first place and earned the right to participate at the republican level. Prize winners also included the folk theaters of Gyzylarbat etrap and the city of Turkmenbashi.