The final stage of the state contest “Iň eýjejik gyzjagaz – 2025” (The Most Charming Girl – 2025) was held at the cinema-concert center “Watan” in Ashgabat.
Secondary school girls from grades 2-4, representing the velayats of Turkmenistan, Ashgabat, and the city of Arkadag, participated in the qualifying rounds. Following the selection, fourteen participants advanced to the final.
The finalists competed in three categories. In the first category, the girls presented musical performances dedicated to themes such as Homeland, happy childhood, friendship, peace, and a healthy lifestyle. Their performances expressed gratitude for the care shown to children by President Arkadagly Hero Serdar and the National Leader of the Turkmen people Hero-Arkadag.
In the second category, participants, dressed in national costumes and jewelry, demonstrated their artistic skills by reciting poetic lines. In the third category, the girls showcased their skills in traditional handicrafts passed down through generations.
The jury determined the winners. The Grand Prize was awarded to Nurgozel Berdiyeva, a 2nd-grade student from secondary school No. 99 in Ashgabat.
First place was awarded to Aynazli Jepbarova, a 4th-grade student from specialized school No. 7 in Dashoguz.
Second place was shared by Gulnar Gurbangulyeva, a 2nd-grade student from the specialized educational complex No. 1 in Arkadag, and Aygozel Mukhammedova from school No. 29 of the Sayat etrap in Lebap velayat.
Third place was awarded to Gulnaz Shamyradova, a 4th-grade student from secondary school No. 25 in the Tejen etrap of Ahal velayat, Melek Esenova, a 2nd-grade student from the foreign language school No. 1 in the Turkmenbashi etrap of Mary velayat, and Arzuw Amanova, a 3rd-grade student from the specialized foreign language school No. 15 in the city of Turkmenbashi, Balkan velayat.
Additionally, contestants who particularly distinguished themselves received honorary certificates in the categories: “Owner of a Velvet Voice,” “Girl in the Best National Jewelry,” “Most Expressive Girl,” “Patriotic Girl,” “Most Artistic Girl,” “Girl with a Melodious Voice,” and “Girl with a Charming Voice.”
The contest winners received honorary certificates and valuable gifts. The event was organized by the Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan and the Central Council of the Magtymguly Youth Organization of Turkmenistan.
