Announcement of the contest for the best reading in Canada of the works of Kazakhstani poets

As part of the celebration of the 30th anniversary of Kazakhstan's Independence in 2021, the Embassy of Kazakhstan to Canada announces a competition for the best reading of poems by Kazakhstani poets from February 3 to 21, 2021.

Please send a video recording with a duration of no more than two minutes to the Embassy of Kazakhstan’s email:  kazembottawa@gmail.com, by February 21, 2021. Please indicate the participant's first and last name, the title of the work, a brief description of why particularly work was chosen, as well as the participant's contacts and mail address for feedback.

The choice of the language of reading poetry, as well as the age of the participant, is not limited.

All received videos of reading Kazakhstani works will be posted on the Facebook page of the Embassy of Kazakhstan (@KZEmbassyCA) from February 22 to 25 and will be evaluated by the number of likes left by visitors under each video.

The winners of the first, second and third places, as well as the grand Prix, will be awarded with memorable gifts from the Embassy.

The results of the competition will be announced during the online meeting at Zoom on February 26, 2021 at 01.00 PM. A link to enter Zoom will be posted on the Embassy's website closer to the event date.

If you have any additional questions about participating in the contest, please contact: d.kassymova@mfa.kz.