February 28 in the Akmola regional universal scientific library named after M.Zhumabaev held a competition of young artists "Traditions are a treasure" among schoolchildren of the city, dedicated to the Year of Youth, organized by the Museum of M.Gabdullin together with the education department of Kokshetau.

Promotion of the customs and traditions of the Kazakh people, an increase in interest in art among children who have the ability to draw, as well as the development of their skills through a sense of competition among children. The competition is aimed at increasing the sense of respect for the traditions and national values ​​of the Kazakh people.

At the opening of the event, welcoming remarks were made by: M.Gabdullin Museum Researcher Zhanat Kazhybay. The members of the jury were also represented: teacher of the Department of Fine Arts, Drawing and Design of KSU named after Sh.Ualikhanov Amirzhanova Anara Orynbaygyzy, head of the studio of fine arts "Expression" of the Regional Educational and Methodological Center Anufrieva Natalia Sergeevna, head of the department "Art" of Akmola Regional Universal Scientific Library named after M.Zhumabaev Sholpan Karibaykyzy.

The creative competition was attended by 21 students from 12 schools in the city. The winners of the competition were awarded with special prizes and diplomas.

Sania Shintemirova, a student of the Humanitarian and Technical Lyceum, stood out in the nomination "Best Story". Her first work was dedicated to the Syrga Salu tradition. “You are the light of our future. Shine brighter! "so she signed her second work, which depicts the bright dreams of the younger generation.

Evgenia Ukhanova, a pupil of school-gymnasium №13 "ECOS", showed herself in the category "Fantasy", depicting folk crafts from an unusual perspective: "Kilem toqu" (carpet weaving) and "Keste tigu" (embroidery).

With a portrait of Raiymbek batyr and a picture with a girl who surrendered to memories, a student of the school-gymnasium №5 "Tandau" Daria Maleeva was the best in the nomination "Best Drawing Technique".

The honorary third place in the competition was taken by a student of the secondary school-lyceum No. 6 Li Alina for the works: "Tusaukeser" (the rite of cutting the ties) and "Basire" (a camel allocated for a gift to the boy).

II place was awarded to a student of the 11th grade of the school-gymnasium №17 Amina Kaliyeva, who performed both works using the technique of drawing with a simple pencil. The jury and the audience were captivated by the exquisite simplicity and impeccability of the drawings "Basire" (a gift for a boy) and "Қalyndyk" (a bride).

By unanimous decision of the jury, the first place was won by Anastasia Simochenko, a student of the 10th grade of secondary school №4. Her drawings "Besikke boleu" (putting the baby in the cradle) and "Betashar" (the ceremony of removing the veil from the bride's face) amazed with the realistic images, surprised by the deep meaning contained in the details. An example is the ribbon that adorned the saukele. On it, unobtrusively, in the form of gradation, dwellings of Kazakhs were depicted: from a yurt to modern architectural structures. The girl's face was illuminated with an extraordinary glow.

It was very difficult for the jury members to determine the winners. All participants were unique and talented in their own way.