On the eve of Independence Day, the results
of the national creative competition «Uly Dala» were announced in Astana. Held
for the fifth consecutive year, the literary contest has already become a
tradition. This year’s event was dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the prominent
writer Berdibek Sokpakbayev, a classic of Kazakh children’s literature.
Organized by the Amanat party, the competition accepted submissions from August
to October, with 150 authors making it to the final round. Winners were
announced in five categories: Poetry, Prose, Children's Literature, Drama, and
Literary Criticism. They were awarded special prizes.
«Our common goal is to serve the people and
work diligently for the future of our country. A true example of honest service
to the interests of the people and the state is set by our President, Kassym-Jomart
Kemelevich Tokayev. He places particular emphasis on values such as justice,
honesty, patriotism, diligence, including honest labor. These values strengthen
the spiritual bonds of the people. I am confident that these values and the
positive changes in the country should be reflected in your works,» noted Yerlan
Koshanov, Kazakh Mazhilis Chairperson and the Chairman of the Amanat Party.

