Over 1,000 young talents strut their stuff at Yangi avlod Festival’s republican round

December 14, 2011

With just a few days to go before the final gala concert of Yangi avlod (New generation) Children’s Art Festival, scheduled to take place on December 19 at Tashkent’s Istiqlol Palace, the State Conservatory of Uzbekistan is playing host to a two-day republican round of the Festival where as many as 1027 boys and girls, selected as winners at previous rounds, are strutting their stuff. Besides performances, a series of workshops will be led by leading culture and art professionals for the would-be artists, musicians, dancers, writers and poets.

The jury for the final round is tasked with selecting the best of competitors, who will demonstrate their skills in singing, dancing, writing, poetry, and playing music instruments. The final round features participants who have been found winners in previous regional rounds. The jury members concurred that the participants performed their best and showed their utmost potential thereby energizing the audience.

Madina Fayzullayeva, a participant of Yangi avlod 2011, Zarafshan city:

- “This is the second time I’ve participated in Yangi avlod. Last year I was able to make it to the republican round too, but I wasn’t selected. I hope that this year I have done better and I stand a good chance of becoming a winner. Overall, the festival is a very enjoyable event and I’m so glad I had a chance to participate in it and demonstrated my skills, and I showed impressive results.”

During their stay in Tashkent the participants from other areas in Uzbekistan have the opportunity to participate in cultural events featuring musicians, actors, culture and art professionals. They are also offered trips around Tashkent to visit museums, theaters, films and other activities.

On December 16-18, a group of professional film directors, choreographers and other specialists will be working with the best participants of the republican round of the Festival to prepare them for performances at the final gala concert. The show will be open to the public, with little talents performing live.

Lastly, Yangi avlod final gala concert will take place on December 19 at Istiqlol Palace in Tashkent, where the Festival laureates will perform on the same stage with Uzbek pop stars. They will be awarded diplomas, prize money and receive further support from the Fund Forum.