Today in the capital was held the solemn ceremonies of presentation of the prestigious state awards to the best workers of various branches of the national economy, foremost workers, employees of the ministries and departments, their structural organizations, creative actors, veterans of work, who made a substantial personal contribution to the socio-economic development of the sovereign Turkmenistan, increase of its international authority.

In accordance with the Decree of the President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, on the occasion of the 30^th anniversary of independence of the Fatherland, for special services for the state and people, conservation and improvement of the national traditions and customs, long dedicated service, high professional mastery, a number of citizens of our country were awarded with Orders «Altyn asyr», «Garaşsyz Türkmenistana bolan beýik söýgüsi üçin», medals «Gaýrat», «Watana bolan söýgüsi üçin», and anniversary medal «Türkmenistanyň Garaşsyzlygynyň 30 ýyllygyna».

It was particularly distinguished the contribution of women, who was awarded the medal «Zenan kalby», and the representatives of the older generation, who was awarded the title of honour «Hormatly il ýaşulusy» of Turkmenistan for the fruitful public activity, promoting the strengthening of unity and cohesion of the people, training and education of the youth in the spirit of respect to the national values, historic heritage, patriotism, diligence, courage and heroism.

By order of the head of the state, in the ceremonies, which were held in the atmosphere of inclusion and emotional lift, took part the Chairperson of Mejlis of Milli Gengesh, Deputies Prime Ministers, who congratulated warmly the audience with the great holiday – 30th anniversary of independence, having wished them happiness, welfare, new achievements and further creative success for the sake of prosperity of the beloved Fatherland.

Having addressed to the President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov best wishes, the participants of the ceremony assured that they will focus all efforts and capabilities on the realization of the initiated by the head of the state progressive reforms and large-scale reorganization reforms, aimed at the strengthening of unity and cohesion of the nation, peace and stability in society, prosperity of the beloved Fatherland.

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Besides, the solemn ceremony took place today in the capital of the awarding of the creative workers, who earned the state awards and the winners of the contest of the President of Turkmenistan “Türkmeniň Altyn asyry” among the literary figures, workers of culture and art, young performers and gifted children.

The participants of the solemn ceremony enthusiastically have listened to the Address of the President of Turkmenistan to the creative workers on the occasion of earning the state award and awarding a prestige prize to the winners of contest “Türkmeniň Altyn asyry”.

In his message the head of the state congratulated the laureates with the today’s event, having expressed confidence that the significant achievements in 2021, which is placed under the motto "Turkmenistan - the Motherland of Peace and Trust", will provide inspiration of the representatives of the creative intellectuals for the creation of the new actual works.

Then the Decrees of the President of Turkmenistan on earning the state awards and the Resolution on awarding of the winners of the nation-wide contest «Türkmeniň Altyn asyry» were read out.

The participants of the solemn ceremony accepted the grateful Address to the President of Turkmenistan and expressed to the leader of nation the heartfelt thanks for the high estimate of their work, constant concern and regard showed by the head of state to the increase of the spiritual heritage of Turkmen people, creation of the necessary conditions for the utmost creative activity; they assured that hereinafter they will focus all their efforts, knowledge, experience, mastery and inspiration on the prosperity of the beloved Fatherland.

Then the holiday concert was held with the participation of the masters of the arts and young performers, the best creative collectives of the country.

The overture of the lively performance became the literary – music composition dedicated to the beloved Motherland, peacemaking initiatives of the head of the state Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, who opened up new horizon for the development of the native culture.

The eventful concert program reflected the richness of the modern Turkmen art, a wide range of genres. Each performance bore a positive creative charge, which, due to high professional mastery and sparkling talent of artists, transferred to the audience at once.

The pathetic final of the evening was a song dedicated to the leader of the nation. It became the expression of gratitude of all ceremony participants to the President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov for happiness to live and create in the country where prevail peace and conciliation.