A competition for Ethnic Kazakhs Living Abroad
Participation Timeline:
- Application: February 1 – March 20, 2025
- Jury Evaluation: March 21 – 26, 2025
- Award Ceremony: April 1, Astana
Participation Requirements:
- Age categories: 12-17 years and 18-25 years
- Performance of one of N. Tlendiyev's compositions on the dombra
- Participants must submit a video recording, along with a short bio and a copy of a document confirming foreign citizenship
- Applications should be sent via email: Oqbaiqau@gmail.com or Telegram: +77471783938
Video Submission Guidelines:
- Duration: 1 to 5 minutes
- Before performing, participants must start with:
- Greetings
- Introduction (Full Name, Age, Country of Residence)
- Announcing the name of the piece they will perform
- Good video and audio quality required
- Kazakh traditional clothing is required
- Participants agree to the publication of their video on social media
List of Pieces:
"Altyn Dan", "Ata Tolgauy", "Ansau", "Temirbektin Tokpesi", "Alqissa", "Balamishka", "Akku", "Konildi Bikesh", "Teris Kakpay", "Arman", and "Aksak Kulan" (Nurgisa Tlendiyev’s version).
Awards & Prizes:
Category: 18-25 years
- Grand Prix: 400,000 KZT, Dombra, Book
- 1st Place: 250,000 KZT, Dombra, Book
- 2nd Place: 100,000 KZT, Dombra, Book, Shapan
- 3rd Place: Dombra, Book, Togyzkumalak
Category: 12-17 years
- Grand Prize: Laptop
- 2nd Place: Tablet
- 3rd Place: Smartwatch
Top 10 participants will receive a free ticket to the "Jas Qazaq-2025" ethno-camp
For more details: oq.gov.kz and jambyl-philharmonic.kz