The Mission of the President of Ukraine in the Autonomous Republic of Crimea is pleased to welcome you to the international children’s television contest “TATLI SES”, which is taking place for the first time after the annexation of Crimea. It is pleasant to note that this contest contributes to the revival, preservation of the Crimean Tatar national art, development of talented performers among children and youth.

The talented youth has a good opportunity to show creative abilities and to demonstrate talents in the selected nominations, to strengthen friendly ties, to popularize the Crimean Tatar national art, and all those present could approach to the Crimean Tatar culture and enjoy the performances.

Today, the Mission of the President of Ukraine in the Autonomous Republic of Crimea is making every effort to return Crimea, to counteract the Russian aggression, to protect the interests of the citizens of Ukraine, in particular the Crimean Tatar People, who today undergoes mass repressions from the side of occupation authorities.

We express our sincere gratitude to the organizer of the event, the First Crimean Tatar TV-channel ATP, which, in connection with the occupation of the Crimea, now is located in Kyiv.

Under conditions of the Russian aggression, it is very important to preserve culture of the indigenous people. The occupants make every effort to destroy the culture of the Crimean Tatars. There will be no people without culture!

Such measures will contribute to consolidation, unity and continuity of ties with the temporarily occupied territory of Ukraine, as well as to the spiritual and cultural development of children and youth and bring the Autonomous Republic of Crimea closer to return.

We hope that the experience of the participants of the contest will be an excellent reference point for further development and popularization of the Crimean Tatar art and traditions.

Remember, we’ll definitely be back!

Crimea will be free!