A Belarusian delegation is taking part in the 1st Youth Delphic Games of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states, Natalya Sleptsova, consultant at the Department of Educational Institutions of the Belarusian Culture Ministry, told BelTA.
The forum opened on 23 March and will run until 28 March in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. The Belarusian delegation is represented by pupils and students of cultural and arts education institutions. “Our talents will compete for awards in six key categories: Folk Singing, Fine Arts, Artistic Crafts, Piano, Pop Singing, and Folk Dance. For example, students of the Belarusian State University of Culture and Arts are participating in the Pop Vocal and Folk Singing categories; the National Gymnasium-College under the Belarusian State Academy of Music – in Piano; and the Minsk State College of Arts – in Folk Dance and Pop Vocal,” Natalya Sleptsova said.
Nine countries are taking part in the SCO Youth Delphic Games: Belarus, Russia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, India, Pakistan, Kazakhstan, China, and Kyrgyzstan. According to the organizers, the Games aim to promote the Delphic movement as a major international arts forum, support the professional growth of young creators, and popularize the national cultures of SCO member states.
“For Belarusian participants, this is an excellent opportunity to present the rich cultural heritage and contemporary art of our country, as well as to demonstrate the high level of our professional training system. Winning or placing at an event of this scale is a prestigious personal and national achievement. For young talents, it is a chance to make themselves known internationally, receive expert evaluation, and gain invaluable experience performing in a highly competitive environment,” the consultant noted.
The Belarusian team has already completed accreditation, and rehearsals in the respective categories have begun.
The competition program will be judged by an international jury, which includes representatives from Belarus. The project aims to strengthen intercultural dialogue, expand cooperation among creative communities, and support the development of cultural and creative industries. The Games are organized by the Bishkek City Hall and the Delphic Committee of Kyrgyzstan.