The 4th TURKSOY International Student Theatre Festival was held in Kazakhstan at the Khoja Ahmed Yasawi International Kazakh-Turkish University in Turkestan, according to the country’s International Information Center.
The creative forum brought together students and faculty from specialized universities in Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Türkiye.
The festival’s opening ceremony began with the traditional red carpet procession. TURKSOY Secretary General Sultan Rayev, university leadership, and regional government representatives delivered welcoming remarks. The speakers emphasized the unifying role of performing arts and expressed gratitude to the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) for its support in organizing the event.
Over the course of several days, young artists and directors presented competitive performances, participated in professional discussions, and shared creative experiences. The productions were judged by a distinguished international jury, which included People’s Artist of Turkmenistan Ashyrmyrat Gurbanov, as well as leading theater figures and critics from Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Türkiye.
The recent TURKSOY festival made a significant contribution to the preservation of the theatrical heritage of the Turkic peoples, provided a platform for the development of young talents, and served to strengthen cultural dialogue and friendly ties between fraternal countries.
