On June 8, Kiginsky District celebrated the traditional folk festival - Sabantuy. The Minister of Culture of the Republic of Bashkortostan Amina Shafikova arrived to congratulate the Kigintsev and guests on the holiday.

    “Kiginskaya land is rich in talents. It is the birthplace of many prominent state and public figures, famous scientists, writers Radik Khakimyanov, Nakii Igizyanova, Hanif Karim, Rafael Safin. Certainly, the traditions of our people are a living historical memory, the embodiment of everything that a nation has been through, a sealed experience of hundreds of generations. Preserving this heritage is a noble task that the Kiginians proudly perform. The region is actively developing, I am sure that this year respect for family and national traditions, preservation and enhancement of the best examples of the national culture of the peoples living in the district will include a bright page in its chronicle, ”the minister said.

Amina Ivniyevna awarded letters of thanks to the best cultural workers in the area

Creative teams and soloists of the region presented a large festive program that covered all the national traditions of the peoples living in the district. The holiday was decorated with various contests and sports competitions, rich shopping arcades and so on.