Monday, Dec. 05, 2011On December 2-4 Astana hosted the republican aitys of akyns devoted to the 20th anniversary of Independence of Kazakhstan.

The grand prix of the contest that lasted during 3 days went to Zhamiga Daulet from China; the first place went to Alibek Sergaliev from Kokshetau. The top places tokk the following: Erkebulan Kainazarov, Mukhtar Niyazov, Aaly Tutkuchev (Kyrgyzstan), Sara Toktamysova, Ainur Tursynbaeva. More than 5 thousand spectators managed to see the aitys.

The following participated in the contest: winners of the republican, international tours, young talents, and recognized akyns from China, Mongolia and Kyrgyzstan.

The jury included Myrzatai Zholdasbekov, Sabit Orazbaev, Asanali Ashimov, Fariza Ongarsynova, Omirzak Sarsenov, Amangeldi Ermegiyaev, Nesipbek Aituly, Seit Kaskabasov, Omirzak Aitbaev.

 

Winners of the Republican aitys:

Grand Prix – 3 000 000 (three million) tenge – Zhamiga Daulet (China);

I place – 1 500 000(one million five hundred thousand) tenge – Alibek Sergaliev (Akmola oblast);

II place – 1 000 000 (one million) tenge – Erkebulan Kainazarov (Astana);

II place – 1 000 000(one million) tenge – Mukhtar Niyazov (Kyzylorda);

III place – 500 000(five hundred thousand) tenge – Aaly Tutkuchev (Kyrgyzstan);

III place – 500 000(five hundred thousand) tenge – Sara Toktamysova (Almaty);

III place – 500 000 (five hundred thousand) tenge – Ainur Tursynbaeva (Astana).