A solemn ceremony of awarding the winners of the first National Prize in the field of art Umai took place in Astana. More than 400 applications were received to participate in the competition, which lasted 5 months. The award was presented in the Oscar format on the stage of the Grand Hall of the Astana Opera.
The solemn ceremony of the Umai Prize was opened by the Minister of Culture and Sports Dauren Abayev and congratulated all the participants of the competition, wishing the representatives of the arts new achievements on a great creative path. In general, 19 laureates received the coveted statuette and cash prizes.
The winners of the award in the nomination "Choreographic Art":
"Best choreographer" - Mukaram Abubakhrieva, ballet "Sultan Baibars";
"The best performer in ballet" - the best soloist - Ainur Abilgazina.