Happy kids, dear children of the Renaissance of the new era of a powerful state!

I sincerely congratulate you on your participation in the final state round of the creative competition among gifted children "Garaşsyzlygyň merjen däneleri", which was organized on the occasion of the 33rd anniversary of the sacred independence of the Fatherland as part of the competition for the Prize of the President of Turkmenistan "Türkmeniň Altyn asyry"! Let your, young stars of national music and song art, inspired songs and melodies in honor of the grandiose accomplishments and achievements of the Renaissance of the new era of a powerful state, peace, friendship, humanism and happiness never fall silent!

Dear children!

Our Motherland is one of the early centers of the emergence of the art of singing and music. Turkmens played a significant role in enriching world culture and spreading its achievements, made a significant contribution to the development and improvement of handicrafts, pottery and jewelry, carpet weaving, architecture, seisovaniye and especially song and music art. Famous performers and singers, who masterfully played the mesmerizing sounding musical instruments - dutar, gijak, gargy-tuyduk and gopuz, created various techniques and schools of this art.

The significant role of national song and music creativity is fully evidenced by the inclusion of the epic art of "Gorogly", the art of singing and dancing "kushtdepdi", the craftsmanship of making the dutar, performing musical art on it and the art of bakhshi in the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization - UNESCO.

Dear children!

In the era of the Renaissance of the new era of a powerful state, colossal work is being done to ensure that your life is full of happy moments, as well as to educate you in the spirit of loyalty to the Fatherland and your native people and to provide you with a modern education. In the cities and villages of our country, the construction of modern schools, kindergartens, cultural, entertainment and sports centers with innovative technological equipment continues at an accelerated pace. In general, unprecedented efforts are being made to prepare literate youth with fundamental knowledge and a broad outlook, who would master the skills of using advanced technologies and love the Fatherland with all their hearts.

The wonderful works of art created by your young hearts sound like an ode to the sacred Motherland, its independence, neutrality and sovereignty, our happy life, great era, magnificent nature and national principles. Instilling joy and inspiration, they unite us on the path to grandiose goals. As descendants of a people who made an invaluable contribution to world culture and left an indelible mark on the history of mankind, you must follow the precepts and principles of your ancestors, sing the praises of friendship, humanism and a happy life, showing love for national culture, song and music art and pride in them.

Happy kids!

Dear children!

Once again, I sincerely congratulate you on reaching the final round of the competition among talented children "Garaşsyzlygyň merjen däneleri", which is dedicated to the national holiday - Independence Day of our country!

I wish you good health, long life, fulfillment of your brightest cherished desires and success in increasing the authority of the Fatherland and the glory of your native people!

President of Turkmenistan
Serdar Berdimuhamedov.