THE HOLIDAY IS KNOCKING ON US ...

Turkmenistan prepares for the 2022 meeting. And although the Christmas tree markets have not yet started working, the extraordinary magical atmosphere of the New Year's holiday is gradually filling the entire space.

Its approach is felt everywhere. Even the weather reminds us that it is already, one might say, knocking on our doors. Despite the fact that the December temperature range this year ranges from a high (over + 20◦) indicator to minus, the mountain ranges of the Kopetdag are covered with a sparkling mantle of first snow, morning fog and drizzle give hope that we will play snowballs this winter.

Glittering tinsel, garlands and colorful balls, artificial Christmas trees, a large selection of calendars with a "portrait" of the symbol of the next year - a water tiger - appeared on the windows of retail stores.

In front of public buildings, stately green beauties are being erected, one more beautiful than the other, trees along city highways are shrouded in multi-colored illumination, and squares and parks are preparing to turn into fabulous snow-covered meadows with concert venues.

In the velayats of the country, New Year's celebrations will unfold on the squares in front of the buildings of "Türkmeniň ak öýi", for the decoration of which original draft designs have been developed. Famous artists, masters of arts, children's art groups and, of course, the main characters - Ayazbaba and Garpamyk - will take part in large-scale cultural events.

Preparations for the 2022 meeting receive the utmost attention at the highest state level. At a meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers held last Friday, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov emphasized that the upcoming celebrations should reflect the modern achievements of Turkmenistan - a country of happy childhood and bright hopes, a prosperous life of the people and care for the younger generation, and gave a number of specific instructions in this regard so that the events are full of joyful and unforgettable moments for both adults and children.