The first Asian music contest
Silk Way Star has officially launched in Beijing. The grand opening ceremony
was held as part of the SCO Forum on People-to-People Exchange. The project is
jointly implemented by the Kazakh President’s TV and Radio Complex and China
Media Group (CMG).
«For CMG, it is a great honor to organize
such a large-scale show together with Kazakhstan. This step will significantly contribute
to strengthening cultural ties among Asian countries. The project provides an
opportunity to showcase Kazakh and Chinese cultures to the global community. In
the future, we plan to continue similar joint projects and further enhance bilateral
cooperation,» noted Wang Min, Deputy
Director of the Center for Arts and Educational Programs, CMG.
International jury members of Silk Way Star welcomed
in Astana
Meanwhile, jury members are arriving in Astana. Singer and former leader of the boy band T-Max, Shin Min Chul, who represents South Korea on the judging panel, has recently landed in the capital. Notably, filming of the Silk Way Star contest is set to begin in Astana, with performers from 12 countries taking part. The audience can look forward to 10 episodes, culminating in the live grand finale on November 22, broadcast on the Jibek Joly/Silk Way TV channel and major networks of the participating countries.
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