In Semei, the museum named after Abai Kunanbaiuly has
unveiled documents and valuable manuscripts that have never been exhibited
before, marking the 181st anniversary of the birth of the great Kazakh poet and
thinker. The exhibition ‘The Era of Abai: Documents and Memories’ offers
visitors new historical materials shedding light on the life and public
activities of the founder of modern Kazakh written literature. Among the
exhibits are a traditional leather belt, a replica of his shapan (a robe), a
board for playing togyzkumalak, and a ten-volume collection of his works. A
special place in the exhibition is given to letters written by members of
Abai’s family, his correspondence, and the recollections of his contemporaries.
«We also presented the recollections of Abai’s
talented friend and student, Kokbai Zhanataiuly, who knew the poet personally
and lived during his time. We also prepared the recollections of Abai’s son,
Turagul, about his father, the works of Arkham Kakitaiuly on Abai’s life, as
well as works by Akhat Shakarimuly and Niyazbek Aldazharov,» noted Bulbulnaz Uakhmetova, Head of the Department at the
Zhidebai-Borili State Historical, Cultural, and Literary Memorial
Museum-Reserve of Abai.
The celebrations continued in Pavlodar, where a
literary relay dedicated to promoting Abai’s legacy has been launched. Young
participants presented their own interpretations of and perspectives on his Words
of Edification, while also exploring the rich literary and philosophical
heritage of the great poet.
«It is worth noting that the main idea behind Abai’s Words
of Edification and his works is to educate the younger generation and build
a strong nation. This is precisely the purpose of his concept of the Perfect
Man,» said Medet Tauaskan, Head of the Department of
Culture, Language Development and Archives of Pavlodar region.
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