Kazakhstan is marking Abai Day with a wide range of events. To commemorate the 181st anniversary of the birth of the great poet and thinker, more than 350 events will be held across the country. These include lectures, exhibitions, theatrical performances, poetry evenings, and concerts. In Astana, writers, public figures and representatives of the creative community laid flowers at the monument to Abai. Participants noted that the thinker’s legacy remains an important part of Kazakh culture and spiritual values. The celebrations will also extend beyond Kazakhstan. Cultural centers abroad will hold discussions on promoting Abai’s humanistic ideas in the modern world.
«Abai Day is one of
the most significant celebrations in our country. Abai embodies the spirit of
the Kazakh people. Everyone should be familiar with his works, poetry and Words
of Edification. His rich legacy as an educator and thinker remains relevant
today and is of great importance to future generations,» noted Mereke Kulkenov, Chairman of the Writers’ Union of Kazakhstan.
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