Belarus hosted the XXI International Children Music Contest “VITEBSK-2023” as part of the International Arts Festival Slavianski Bazaar in Vitebsk.

President of the Republic of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko presented the Grand Prix to the young winner Sherkhan Arystan from Kazakhstan.

Following the results of two days of performance, he received the highest marks from the jury members – 140 points out of 140 possible, 70 for each song.

There is also a representative from Uzbekistan among the awardees.

Ravshan Toshkhojayev received the third degree Prize.

Participants from 18 countries of the world attended the award ceremony.

Gayrat Khonnazarov, UzA