In Karaganda on a stage of theatre named after Stanislavski the eighth television children's competition "Crystal cypripedium" passed. The holiday passes at support of Akim of a city, and the idea of its realization belongs to winner of competition "Morning star" (Moscow) - Natalie Ovcharova.
If the last years in competition children of Karaganda and Karaganda region took part only, this year the holiday appreciablly has expanded the borders. Now here come children from most different corners of Kazakhstan. The eighth year of competition has collected 65 collectives and soloists. There were declared more than seven hundred participants. >
"Crystal cypripedium" is carried out in two age categories: younger - till 9 years, and grown-up - from 10 till 14 years. This time were presented 2 nominations: vocal and choreography. By the way, Jewish Community Center is familiar with competition not by hearsay. In 2003 on a stage of "Crystal cypripedium" left favorite of the Jewish community, vocalist Stella Sukhorukova. And she got a special prize of jury "For will to a victory "! And after three years performance of other young soloist - alumnus of JCC "Shamash" - Alina Dzesa, finished with triumph. The jury unanimously awarded her 1 place and main prize "Crystal cypripedium ". Alina executed a song, popular among the Israeli youth, "Nadlik be yakhad ner" (" Light the candle ").
In December one of the central Karaganda channels will broadcast this remarkable concert. Again Jewish Community Center "Shamash" on a general recognition has shown a high level of work with children and youth.
We congratulate Alina and her teachers on this large success and wish her health and new creative victories.