Kyrgyzstan was expected to select a new national anthem by April 2025, but the Ministry of Culture has announced that none of the submitted entries met the required standards. As a result, the government has launched a new round of the contest.
On April 9-10 in Bishkek, a panel of experts reviewed all the eligible submissions. Between Feb. 7 and March 20, 499 individuals submitted a total of 703 anthem proposals, including both lyrics and music. The ministry accepted 285 entries from 165 participants for consideration. Submissions were even received from foreign nationals.
«Despite the variety...