The First Youth Delphic Games of the Member States of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) will be held in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic, from March 23 to 28, 2026.
The Games aim to further develop the Delphic movement as a premier forum for the arts, support the professional growth of young cultural figures, preserve and promote the national cultures of SCO countries, strengthen intercultural dialogue, and expand cooperation among youth, creative intelligentsia, and educational institutions in the humanitarian sphere. The project also contributes to the development of event tourism and creative industries.
The Games are organized by the Bishkek City Hall, the Department of Culture of the Bishkek City Hall, and the Delphic Committee of the Kyrgyz Republic.
The program of the Games includes 8 competitive nominations in the following areas:
Competitive Nominations:
- Piano
- Visual Arts
- Folk Singing
- Pop Singing
- Folk Dance
- DJ
Festival Nominations:
- Folk Instruments
- Applied Arts and Crafts
The competitions are public and conducted according to the approved program requirements. Participation in the Games is an excellent opportunity to showcase talent, meet like-minded peers, and exchange cultural experiences. Don’t miss the chance to be part of this vibrant event!
For more information, please contact:
- Head of the Department of Culture of Bishkek City Hall – Urmatbek Turusbekovich Belekbaev, +996 312 510104, belekbaevu@mail.ru
- Head of the Department for Work with Structural Units, Department of Culture of Bishkek City Hall – Zulayka Konogalievna Bapanova, +996 700 920460, kultura-2022@mail.ru
- Chairperson of the Executive Committee of the Delphic Committee of the Kyrgyz Republic – Tatyana Vitalievna Masievskaya, +996 555 941 204, masievskaya@list.ru
- Lead Specialist, Department for the Development of Social Sphere, Policy Development Directorate, Central Apparatus of Bishkek City Hall – Aida Azimovna Rakhimova, +996 702 856 356, aida.rahimova1@gmail.com