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To the participants of the final round of the “Çalsana, bagşy!” dutar and bagshy musicians’ competition
20.08.2025
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Young performers of our Motherland!
Dear youth!
I sincerely congratulate you on your participation in the final round of the “Çalsana, bagşy!” dutar and bagshy musicians’ competition, which is held as part of the contest for the Turkmen President’s “Türkmeniň Altyn asyry” (Golden Age of Turkmens) prize!
In the International Year of Peace and Trust, as we widely celebrate the 30th anniversary of neutrality, our independent homeland's prestige on the international stage is steadily growing, and the lives of the people of Turkmenistan are filled with a series of celebrations. Grandiose achievements can be seen in all spheres, which in turn significantly enhance the country's economic potential.
Today, in the era of the Revival of a New Epoch of a Powerful State, we are successfully and consistently implementing the large-scale reforms initiated by the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Hero Arkadag, which are fundamentally changing the face of Turkmenistan.
Happy citizens of Turkmenistan, working in all sectors, are also diligently and productively working to greet the 34th anniversary of our sacred independence with worthy labor gifts.
Dear young bagshy!
Significant progress is being made in our national culture, as in other fields. The improvement of culture has a profound impact on increasing the country’s creative potential and promoting the principles of patriotism, unity, and humanism in society. To this end, large-scale state programs are being successfully implemented to strengthen the material and technical base of specialized institutions and construct new ones, to develop national culture, art, and literature, and to stimulate creative workers.
The state pays great attention to perfecting the centuries-old national performance art, enriching it with new songs and melodies, and identifying young bagshy musicians who are passionate about this type of creative activity. The “Çalsana, bagşy!” dutar and bagshy musicians’ competition, held as part of the contest for the Turkmen President’s “Türkmeniň Altyn asyry” prize, plays a special role in identifying and encouraging members of the younger generation who can contribute to the further development of song and musical art.
Dear bagshy musicians!
Among Turkmens, there is a saying that a people with a bagshy is truly happy: at all times they were seen as heralds of good tidings, of a joyful and peaceful life. All of this is written about in the remarkable book by the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Hero Arkadag, titled “Bagshy – Heralds of the People's Happiness.”
Song and musical art is one of our national treasures. From ancient times, songs and melodies allowed our people to express their innermost feelings. Works created in harmony with the dutar and gyjak held great significance in raising the younger generation in a spirit of love for the Motherland; they brought an atmosphere of celebration to national holidays. For this reason, our ancestors sincerely believed in the inspiring power of songs and melodies. Thus, the art of the bagshy became a main and integral part of celebrations: the melodies of the dutar gave Turkmens wings and inspired them to perform great deeds for the sake of their country and people.
The works of the masters of performance art, who gained popularity through their outstanding talent and skill, will forever be remembered by the people.
Among them are Kel Bagshy, Hally Bagshy, Muhy Bagshy, Ablyesen Bagshy, Gurban Bagshy, Garly Bagshy, Palwan Bagshy, Palta Bagshy, Bazar Bagshy, Hydyr Bagshy, Girman Bagshy, Oraz Salir, Nazar Baga, Nursahet Halsahat, Yazmuhammet Köse, Hanmammet Gyjakchi, Ore Shikh, Baky Mashakov, Shamyrat Gurbanepesov, Juma Wellekow, Gurt Yakubov, Annageldy Julgayev, and Saryhan Sapaev. Today, the melodies and songs passed down by these brilliant masters have become an example for young performers.
Dear bagshy musicians!
Using the opportunities created today, in this remarkable era, for the development of national culture and art, it is your duty to further perfect it with your love for national performance art and your creative work. Your inspiration and talent must always be at their peak so that the enchanting sounds of the Turkmen dutar and gyjak can be heard all over the world.
Once again, I sincerely congratulate you on reaching the finals of the “Çalsana, bagşy!” competition among our country's dutar and bagshy musicians, and also on the 34th anniversary of our sacred independence!
I wish you good health and creative achievements in enriching our national art of singing and music with new works!
President of Turkmenistan
Serdar Berdimuhamedov
is your reliable partner in mutual understanding!
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