Winners of the IV International Bakhshi Art Festival in Khiva have been announced

The winners of the 4th International Bakhshi Art Festival, held in the historical Ichankala complex of Khiva with the support of the international organizations UNESCO and ISESCO, have been determined. This large-scale cultural event, traditionally held, was attended by many Bakhshi performers from different countries of the world.

According to the results of the festival, the winners were announced as follows:

3rd place winners:
- Bakhshi Ikhagvasuren Lkhamragcha from Mongolia;
- Russian representative Aksiniya Stepanova;
- Talented Bakhshi Ziyodillo Akhmedov from Uzbekistan.

^{Ziyodillo Akhmedov (Uzbekistan)}
2nd place winners:
- Usmonjon Abdullaev from Uzbekistan;
- Kazakh bakhshi performer Kensulu Turikpen.

^{Usmonjon Abdullaev (Uzbekistan)}
1st place winners:
- Bakhshi Muyassar Jumatova, who defended the honor of Uzbekistan;
- The Turkmen national bakhshi group was highly appreciated.

^{Muyassar Jumatova (Uzbekistan)}
The highest award of the festival - the Grand Prix - was awarded to the Azerbaijani group "Oshiklar". This creative team was recognized by the participants of the event and the jury.

^{"Oshiklar" group (Azerbaijan)}
For your information, this festival occupies a special place in the cultural life of Uzbekistan and is of great importance for the development of the national bakhshi art. The performers participating in the event contribute to further strengthening friendship and cultural dialogue between peoples through their creativity. Read 'Zamin' on Telegram!