Vice President of Kazakhstan Awards Central Asian Artists
On the instructions of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Vice-President Yerlan Karin held a ceremony at the Akorda to present state awards to cultural and artistic figures from the countries of the region, inform.kz reports. The awards were presented to 6 individuals for their contribution to strengthening cultural ties between the countries of Central Asia.
Singers Mirbek Atabekov, Parakhat Amandurdyev and Sevara Nazarkhan, restoration artist Taalaibek Usubaliev, actor Batyr Charyev and conductor Kamoliddin Urinbaev have received the Order of Dostyk (Friendship) II degree. All of them were honoured for their great contribution to the development of cultural ties between the peoples of the region.
At the ceremony, the vice-president emphasised the role of creative figures in strengthening mutual understanding.
“Art has no borders. Through your work you bring our peoples closer together and help the younger generation to understand more deeply the culture and traditions of neighbouring countries,” said Yerlan Karin.
The vice-president congratulated the awardees on the recognition and wished them new creative achievements.
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