“I congratulate you on the participation in the final round of the children’s creativity contest “Garaşsyzlygyň merjen dänеleri”, which is held on the eve of the 28th anniversary of independence of Turkmenistan”, says President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov in his congratulatory address. According to the President of Turkmenistan, the Turkmen people have respected music and songs at all times. This art is the basis of the national culture. Bagshi and musicians, possessing the original manner of performance that is passed over from generation to generation, have glorified the Homeland, the unique nature of their native land, glorious history, national traditions and customs, have always been welcome guests at any festivals, and creative competitions have been organized for them. “The pride for glorious achievements is sounded in beautiful songs performed by young representatives of this arts genre. In patriotic musical works, you passionately glorify the Motherland, the hardworking people, the unique nature of the Turkmen land. Your songs fill our hearts with pride and joy”, emphasizes the President of Turkmenistan. “Your creativity plays an important role in enriching the national spiritual values with new content. Therefore, we attach great importance to the competition among gifted children “Garaşsyzlygyn merjen dänеleri”, which educates and develops the love for arts among the younger generation, reveals gifted children and gives them a ticket to the world of creativity. “All necessary conditions are created in Turkmenistan for children to grow up healthy, get knowledge, have the opportunity to develop their talent, and be patriots of the Motherland. Along with social facilities, new modern kindergartens, secondary schools, specialized children's art schools are built in the capital and velayat centers, in etraps and villages, the activities of libraries, museums, cultural and educational institutions are improved. We will continue to implement reforms so that our children can receive the worthy education and create”, says President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov in his congratulatory address.