From April 1 to 4 of this year, the “Yoshlik bahori” forum of talented young creators was organized for the first time in Tashkent.

During the 4-day forum organized by the Ministry of Culture, more than 600 talented young creators aged 14 to 35, who are studying and working in the field of culture and art across the country, took part.

Within the framework of the forum, a number of beneficial events for youth were held over four days, including:

- a song competition dedicated to the life and activities of Amir Temur;

- the “Xush kayfiyat” national competition of young askiya performers and comedians;

- the “Yoshlik bahori” national festival of young opera performers;

- the “Folk party” national festival of folklore groups;

- the “Young ballet performers” national competition;

- seminar-trainings for young theatre directors and actors;

- open dialogue meetings aimed at creating a friendly atmosphere among youth, solving their problems, and supporting their proposals;

- a seminar-training on improving the skills of young directors of mass events;

- practical sessions and мастер-классы conducted by experienced mentors;

- motivational sessions with well-known personalities;

- a scientific-practical conference on socio-cultural factors supporting young creators in New Uzbekistan;

- the “Sumalak festival”;

- a final gala concert and award ceremony.

On April 4, the awarding and closing ceremony of the forum was held at the “Turkiston” Palace in the capital. It was attended by Deputy Minister of Culture Murodjon Majidov, prominent representatives of culture and art, and forum participants.

At the beginning of the ceremony, famous artists performed musical pieces. Then, the winners of competitions held during April 1–4 were announced and awarded.

Among them:

Winners of the Amir Temur-themed song competition among young performers:
1st place – Jasurbek Gaybullayev;
2nd place – Botir Zokirov Successors pop group;
3rd place – Laylo Sharofiddinova;

Winners of the “Young ballet performers” competition:

Age group 16–18:
1st place – Leyla Ardasheva, Amal Sadinov;
2nd place – Milana Mukhitdinova, Nikoleta Teodorokapulo;
3rd place – Milana Kistanova, Begis Allambergenov;

Age group 19–22:
1st place – Abdug‘appor Kuchkarov;
2nd place – Yelizaveta Trashkova;
3rd place – Jahongir Asrorov, Shoxida Zivatdinova;

Audience Choice Award winners:
Shingis Satbayev;
Safina Ashrapova;

Winners of the “Yoshlik bahori” opera festival:
Best young performer – Oynoz To‘xtayeva;
Best male voice – Suxrob Jumayev;
Best female voice – Bekzoda Suyonova;
Best world opera performer – Baxit Kidirbayev;
Best Uzbek opera performer – Rustam Ilyasov;

Winners of the “Xush kayfiyat” askiya and comedy competition:

Askiya category:
1st place – Qo‘rg‘ontepa School team (Andijan region);
2nd place – Gulxanda team (Syrdarya region);
3rd place – Kashkadarya specialized culture school team;

Comedy category:
1st place – Shahzod Boymurodov;
2nd place – Nodir Yusupov;
3rd place – Shahzod and Temur;

Special nominations:
“M. Sherayev” award – “Askiyachi yigitlar” team (Andijan region);
Best young comedian – Azizbek Mahammadjonov;
Most creative team – Uchtepa School team;

Philharmonic young creators competition:
1st place (Bakhshi performance) – Bobur Yusupov;
2nd place (Pop) – Mirjalol Axatov;
3rd place (Vocal) – Dinora Xolxo‘jayeva;

“Folk party” festival winners:
1st place – “Suu serper” (Karakalpakstan);
2nd place – “Xorazm” (Khorezm region);
3rd place – “Chavqi” (Samarkand region).

It should be noted that the “Yoshlik bahori” forum was held for the first time.