Zaamin district, Jizzakh region                                                 June 27-30, 2024

On June 27-30, Zaamin district of Jizzakh region in Uzbekistan hosted the Second International Forum of Maqom Art, held under the auspices of UNESCO and ICESCO.

The forum, held for the second time in Uzbekistan, attracted over 400 participants from about 80 countries.

The Second International Forum of Maqom Art’s awarding ceremony and closing ceremony took place on June 30. The winners were awarded by the Minister of Culture of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Ozodbek Nazarbekov, and the Hokim of Jizzakh Region, Ergash Saliyev.

The opening ceremony of the Second International Forum of Maqom Art was held on June 27. The President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev took part in the event. It was also attended by foreign guests, including, the President of the General Conference of UNESCO Simona-Mirela Miculescu, Director General of ICESCO (Islamic Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization), Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, the Secretary General of TURKSOY Sultan Raev, the President of the Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation Aktoty Raimkulova, the Secretary General of TURKPA Mehmet Süreyya Er, Deputy Secretary General of the Commonwealth of Independent States Nurlan Seytimov, Secretary General of the International Organization of Folklore for Asia Moon Hyung Suk, Deputy Minister of Culture of the Republic of Tajikistan M. Sharifzoda, Minister of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan Adil Karimli, Minister of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Türkiye Mehmet Nuri Ersoy, Deputy Minister of Culture of Turkmenistan N. Shirimov, First Deputy Minister of Culture, Information, Sport and Youth Policy of the Kyrgyz Republic Timurlan Ajimaliyev and representatives of the diplomatic corps operating in Uzbekistan – ambassadors, consuls, and consultants.

On June 28-29, the International Scientific and Practical Conference on “Theoretical and Practical Foundations of the Maqom Art: Problems and Solutions” as part of the Second International Forum of Maqom Art was held in Uzbekistan for the second time. It was attended by the Minister of Culture of Uzbekistan Ozodbek Nazardekov, the Secretary General of TURKPA Mehmet Süreyya Er, and more than 70 scientists from more than 30 countries.

At the same time, under the auspices of UNESCO and ICESCO, an international competition was held on June 28-29 in Zaamin district of Jizzakh region as part of the Second International Forum of Maqom Art. 95 maqom performers from 16 countries (Azerbaijan, Kyrgyzstan, China, Morocco, Turkmenistan, Jordan, Japan, Tajikistan, Iran, Tunisia, India, Egypt, Indonesia, Türkiye, Qatar, Uzbekistan) took part in it.

The following members of the international jury evaluated the participants of the international contest:

 

Republic of Tajikistan – Abduvali Abdurashidov

Republic of Azerbaijan – Kerimi Siyavush Ashraf oglu

Arab Republic of Egypt – Ashraf Abdelrahman

United States – Mohsen Mohammadi

India – Ali Fateh

Türkiye – Feyzioglu Nesrin

Republic of Uzbekistan – Isroiljon Vahobov.

The Second International Forum of Maqom Art’s solemn closing ceremony was held on June 30 in Zaamin district. The winners were awarded by the Minister of Culture of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Ozodbek Nazarbekov, and the Hokim of Jizzakh Region, Ergash Saliyev.

Winners and prize-winners of the Second International Forum of Maqom Art

“Best Maqom Singer” nomination – Uzbekistan

Singers of the maqom ensemble named after Yunus Rajabi

Ismoilova Adolat

Nafisa Farmonova

 

“Best Maqom Musician” nomination – Uzbekistan

Students of the Uzbek National Maqom Art Institute named after Yunus Rajabi

Yoriyev Shokhjakhon

Khaydarova Mehribon

 

“Best Maqom Teacher” nomination – Egypt

Omer Hamdi

 

“Best Maqom Promoter” nomination – Uzbekistan

Vice-Rector of the Uzbek National Maqom Art Institute named after Yunus Rajabi

Aziz Zokirov

 

“Best Young Maqom Performer” nomination – Uzbekistan

Fergana Specialized Maqom Boarding School

 

“Best Maqom Composer” nomination – Kyrgyzstan

Dilshod Azimov, head of the ensemble of the Osh State Academic Uzbek Music and Drama Theater named after Z.M. Babur

 

A present from UNESCO

Qatar – Ensemble of the Music Affairs Center of the Ministry of Culture of the State of Qatar

Uzbekistan – “Feruz” Ensemble of Urgench Specialized Maqom Boarding School

 

A present from ICESCO

Tunisia – “Ma’luf” Ensemble

Uzbekistan – Maqom Center, Maqom Ensemble of Margilan Maqom Theater

 

A present from TURKSOY

Azerbaijan – “Vatan” mugham team

 

3rd place (ensemble team) – China

“Shinjon” art theater

“Maqom” artistic troupe

 

3rd place (solo performer) – India

Ali Amjad Khan

 

2nd place (ensemble team) – Uzbekistan

Maqom Center, Maqom Ensemble of Jizzakh Regional Department

 

2nd place (solo performer) – Türkiye

Çiğdem Gürdal

 

1st place (ensemble team) – Uzbekistan

Uzbek National Center of Maqom Art, Ensemble of Maqom Singers named after Yunus Rajabi

 

1st place (solo performer) – Tajikistan

Soloist of the National Conservatory of Tajikistan

Khurshid Irokhimzoda

 

Grand Prix – Iran

“Fors” ensemble soloist

Ali Asghar Arabshahi

 

A concert program was presented with the participation of famous artists. (Concert program dedicated to the award ceremony of the Second International Forum of Maqom Art at www.gov.uz)

Winners of the contest to be held as part of the Second International Forum of Maqom Art were awarded by the Organizing Committee with diplomas, statuettes, and cash prizes in the following amounts:

 

Grand Prix – $15,000;

1st place in the following nominations:

- solo performer (singer or musician) – $10,000

- ensemble team – $10,000

2nd place in the following nominations:

- solo performer (singer or musician) – $7,000

- ensemble team – $7,000

3rd place in the following nominations:

- solo performer (singer or musician) – $5,000

- ensemble team – $5,000

(The list of winners will be attached)

 

In addition, to support and encourage active performers as part of the forum, participants were awarded incentive gifts and prizes in nominations such as “Best Maqom Singer”, “Best Maqom Musician”, “Best Maqom Teacher”, “Best Maqom Promoter”, “Best Young Maqom Performer”, “Best Maqom Composer”. Each forum participant received a certificate “Participant of the International Forum of Maqom Art”.

 

For information: the International Contest was organized as part of the Second International Forum of Maqom Art in Zaamin district of Jizzakh region by the resolution of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan No. RP-3656 of April 6, 2018, “On holding the International Forum of Maqom Art”.

Maqom art occupies a special place in our spiritual life with its ancient history, deep philosophical roots, unique artistic style, and rich creative traditions. The fact that “Shashmaqom” is recognized by UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage of humanity and included in its representative list is a clear confirmation of this.