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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
Bishkek, March 24 (Xinhua) — The opening ceremony of the First Youth Delphic Games of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states took place on Tuesday in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Artists from 10 SCO countries are participating in the Delphic Games.
At the opening ceremony, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Edil Baisalov read a congratulatory letter to the participants from the country's President Sadyr Japarov.
"These Games, as one of the largest forums for the arts and creativity, should become an important platform for preserving and promoting national cultures, as well as for showcasing the talents of young performers from SCO countries," the President of Kyrgyzstan emphasized in his address.
In his speech, Bishkek Mayor Aibek Dzhunushaliev expressed confidence that the Delphic Games "will be an important step in strengthening humanitarian ties, unite the youth of the SCO countries, and open up new opportunities for cooperation."
The Games will feature competitions in eight arts, including piano, fine arts, folk singing, pop singing, and folk dance.
In an interview with Xinhua, head of the Chinese delegation Tong Dan said that China sent a delegation of more than 50 people, including 16 contestants, to participate in competitions in five arts, including pop singing and fine arts.
“We hope that our participants will use this international platform to showcase the results of their artistic training and communicate with participants from other countries for the purpose of common progress,” added Tong Dan.
The cultural event, which will last six days, was organized by the Bishkek City Hall, its Department of Culture, and the Delphic Committee of the Kyrgyz Republic.
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