BAKU, Azerbaijan, August 16. From August 13 to 15, with the support of the Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation, a series of international events in the fields of tourism, culture, education, and youth policy took place in the Ayyrtau District and the city of Petropavlovsk, North Kazakhstan Region, TurkicWorld reports.
It is noted that this project holds a special place in the Foundation’s activities this year in promoting the intangible heritage and culture of the Turkic world.
The project included the 3rd International Symposium of Artists, the solemn opening of the Magzhan Center and the presentation of the book Our Magzhan, published by the Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation, as well as a scientific and practical conference on the topic Botai – Culture of the Great Steppe.
As part of the events, the North Kazakhstan Region was visited by Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbayev, Minister of Science and Higher Education Sayasat Nurbek, Deputy Minister of Tourism and Sports Yerzhan Erkinbayev, and Deputy Minister of Culture and Information Yevgeny Kochetov. They viewed the exhibitions, met with scientists from three countries, young archaeologists, and artists from 12 countries, and discussed the development of tourism, the preservation of cultural heritage, and prospects for international cooperation.
During the events, the delegation of the Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation held meetings with partner organizations, supported the promotion of Botai’s cultural heritage at international scientific and creative platforms, and strengthened coordination between representatives of Turkic countries.
The presentation of the book Our Magzhan, published by the Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation in seven languages, took place at a high level and became a significant cultural event. The publication is addressed to readers interested in the past, present, and future of Kazakhstan, and to those who have a deep respect for their homeland and the Turkic world. The book covers the life journey of the great Kazakh poet Magzhan Zhumabayev, his contribution to society, and his rich creative legacy. It presents Magzhan not only as a literary figure but also as a symbol of the common culture of the Turkic peoples, introducing readers to his ideals of national identity and freedom.
The events became a vivid example of how cooperation in the scientific, creative, and tourism spheres of cultural and historical development can be expanded. The spirit of Botai culture and the legacy of Magzhan Zhumabayev will continue to inspire generations, uniting the past, present, and future of the Turkic world into a single cultural space.
It should be noted that Botai culture holds special significance not only for Kazakhstan but also for the entire Turkic world, as it is associated with ancient horse-breeding traditions and unique tangible cultural monuments of the Eneolithic era.
This week-long program, organized as part of the partnership between the Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation and the Akimat of the North Kazakhstan Region, is aimed at showcasing the cultural and tourism potential of the region, as well as fostering scientific exchange and creative cooperation.
