The results of the "Ұлы дала" literary contest have been announced at "AMANAT."
In his welcoming speech, the Speaker of the Mazhilis and Chairman of the “AMANAT” party, Yerlan Koshanov, emphasized that the Head of State, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, pays special attention to issues of national culture and literature. In particular, last year the President reinstated the title of “People's Writer of Kazakhstan,” and at his initiative, from next year, April 23 will be celebrated as National Book Day.
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“The ‘Ұлы дала’ competition, organized by the ‘AMANAT’ party, continues the Head of State's policy of systematic and comprehensive support for national literature. Our competition has already become a stimulus for the development of domestic talents. This year it is dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the classic of Kazakh children's literature, Berdibek Sokpakbaev. In honor of this event, large-scale activities took place throughout the year with the support of the President. A monument was erected in the writer's hometown. A conference dedicated to the 100th anniversary of B. Sokpakbaev was held at the UNESCO headquarters in Paris,” said the party chairman.
Yerlan Koshanov particularly noted that the “AMANAT” party consistently supports literary figures, both young authors and established writers.
“Our common goal is to serve the people and work diligently for the future of our country. The true example of honest service to the interests of the people and the state is demonstrated by our President Kassym-Jomart Kemelovich Tokayev. He places special importance on values such as justice, honesty, patriotism, hard work, including honest labor. Because these values strengthen the spiritual bonds of the nation. I am confident that these values and positive changes in the country should be reflected appropriately in your works,” said the Speaker of the Mazhilis, addressing the participants of the event.
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The “Ұлы дала” competition is being held for the fifth consecutive time and has become a good tradition during this period. This year, works were accepted from August 1 to October 30, and 150 pieces were selected for the final. All of them were published on the website aikyn.kz in a special section titled “Ұлы дала байқауы.”
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In the “Poetry” category, the first place was awarded to the poet and head of adebiportal.kz Ykhlas Ozhaiuly, second place went to the poet and journalist Mukhtar Kumisbek, and third place was taken by the akyn and journalist Islam Kabuluuly.
In the “Prose” category, the best was recognized as the writer and educator Gulzhan Kanatkyzy, second place was awarded to the writer and teacher Ramazan Zhetkizgenuly, and third place went to the writer Toktarali Tanjaryk.
Serikzhan Nurbakytuly won in the “Children's Work” category. The second place went to the writer Aynur Omarova, and the third place was awarded to the poet and theater expert Abily Nurislam.
In the “Dramaturgy” category, the first place was taken by the playwright Kolganat Murat, second place went to the writer Rahat Alisher, and third place was awarded to the poet Akzhan Amanzhol.
Akerke Asan achieved victory in the “Literary Criticism” category, second place went to the poet and critic Tleubek Batyss, and third place was awarded to Arman Adilbek.
Additionally, the special award “Үш бәйтерек” in honor of the 130th anniversary of Ilyas Zhansugurov, Saken Seifullin, and Beimbet Maiilin was awarded to the poet Almas Temirbay. The writer and translator Jadyra Shamu ratova received the special award “Alash amanaty.” The special award in honor of the 100th anniversary of Berdibek Sokpakbaev was awarded to the poet and literary scholar Altynbek Mersadyk.
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It is worth noting that as part of the competition, an exhibition dedicated to Berdibek Sokpakbaev was also organized. Employees of the M. Tynyshpaev Historical and Local History Museum brought to Astana the first editions of works, documents, and personal belongings of the classic of children's literature.
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