The folklore group «Galkynysh» of the Cultural Center of the State Concern «Turkmengas» took 2nd place at the 36th international folk dance competition «Altyn Garagöz», held in the city of Bursa, Republic of Turkey.This prestigious competition was

attended by 720 masters of dance art from 24 countries, which confirms the significance of the victory of the creative team representing Turkmenistan. According to the head of the folklore group «Galkynysh» Allaberdy Nazarov, participation in the creative competition «Altyn Garagoz» not only brought success, but was also very useful in terms of exchanging experience and developing connections with colleagues from other countries.The group of 20 dancers (10 females and 10 males) and 2 soloists presented three performances at the competition, each lasting 3.5 and 8 minutes. The group skillfully demonstrated the uniqueness of Turkmen national dance and music, including a potpourri consisting of famous folk songs and melodies.The members of the competition jury, as well as the audience, appreciated not only the skill and charisma of the Turkmen artists, but also the enchanting bright colorful costumes, decorated with skillful embroidery and colorful color combinations.