From the Mahalla to the Big Stage: Xanda Announces 'Future Master of Words' Contest with Prizes up to 30 Million Soms

The winners of the final in each category will receive up to 30 million soms. Applications are accepted until November 20. The age of participants is from 15 to 35 years.

The contest combines traditional and modern genres of Uzbek humor:

— Askiya (team performances) — Qiziqchilik (solo and team performances) — Stand-up (solo performances) — International category (solo and team performances)

The contest will take place in four stages. The first is directly in the mahallas, at 'Open Mic' evenings, where anyone can perform. The best will advance to the district (city) stage, then to the regional stage, and the strongest will meet in the republican final. This way, those who have so far performed only in front of relatives and neighbors get the opportunity to showcase their talent to the entire country.

In each category, the winners of the republican stage will receive cash prizes: 30 million soms for first place, 20 million for second, and 10 million for third.

Registration is open until November 20, 23:59. Applications can be submitted on the website xanda.uz or via the Telegram bot @xandatanlovlarbot.