On the Day of Gratitude in Almaty, the leaders of ethnocultural associations planted the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan Alley
March 1 - is the day of the establishment of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan, it is also the Day of Gratitude in Kazakhstan.
By the Resolution of the Government, the Day of Gratitude was included in the list of holidays of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
The purpose of celebrating the Day of Gratitude is to demonstrate the consolidation of society, civil peace, social harmony, strengthening of Kazakhstan's identity and unity based on a common history and historical memory.
Preservation and development of the unity of the people of Kazakhstan on the basis of a common history, memory of the joint difficulties that were defeated thanks to the support of the Kazakhs and the support of all ethnic groups towards each other and to Kazakhs.
This is a tribute of respect and gratitude to the Kazakh people for the support they showed to everyone in difficult times.
The day of spiritual traditions of mercy and an open soul, willingness to share and help each other, to do good deeds.
On this day, various events are held under the auspices of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan. Therefore, on February 28, 2021, the leaders of the republican ethnocultural associations of Almaty organized and carried out planting the Alley of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan in the park named after the famous classic of Kazakh literature, writer-academician, public figure Sabit Mukanov.
The event was attended by deputies of the Mazhilis of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan A.M. Khamedov, Nabiev V.G., heads and members of republican ethnocultural associations, teachers and students of KazNAA named after T. Zhurgenova, representatives of the scientific and creative intelligentsia, members of the youth movement "Zhagyru Zholy" in Almaty, media, ethno-media.
A commemorative event dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
30 tree saplings were planted symbolically - oak and chestnut.
The initiators of this event are the deputy of the Mazhilis A. M. Khamedov and members of the republican public association "Association of Azerbaijanis", leaders of the republican ethnocultural associations.
Organizers: Department of ensuring the activities of the House of Friendship in Almaty, Republican State Institution "Kogamdyk Kelisim", the Ministry of Information and Social Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and the Kazakh National Academy of Arts named after T. Zhurgenova.
Opening the event with a welcoming speech, Deputy of the Mazhilis of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan A.M. Khamedov said that the Day of Gratitude is a special holiday for us, established by the initiative of the First President of the country N.A.Nazarbayev. It is unique in that it demonstrates the unity, solidarity and friendship of Kazakhstanis, teaches us to value, love and respect each other. We, as representatives of the older generation, must instill in young people these values that have been formed over the centuries.
The chairman of the Association of Chechens and Ingush of Kazakhstan "Vainakh" A. S. Muradov said in his speech that the Chechen people know not by hearsay about the hardships of deportation. Expressing gratitude to the Kazakh people for their mercy, hospitality and generosity in the years when many were deported to the republic, he noted that on this Day of Thanksgiving we also have the opportunity to thank each other for mutual understanding and respect. Ahmed Seydrakhmanovich expressed gratitude to the chairman of the republican public association "Association of Azerbaijanis" A. M. Khamedov for his initiative, patriotism and active civil position.
M.D Shaimerdenova, professor of the Kazakh National Academy of Arts named after T. Zhurgenov, a member of the scientific expert group at the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan in Almaty, congratulating on the holiday, said that Kazakhstanis treat the Day of Gratitude with special trepidation. This holiday unites generations, traditions, wisdom, spiritual values. This day forms a feeling of love for the Motherland in youth, respect for its history and culture, and pride in the achievements of modern Kazakhstan.
The Academy of Arts, for many years, has been closely cooperating with the republican ethnocultural associations, the faculty and students of the university are active participants in the events of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan, and the leaders and members of ethnocultural associations take part in the events of the Academy of Arts.
On behalf of the youth, the participants of the commemorative event were congratulated by B. Sydykova, a member of the republican youth movement "Zhagyru Zholy":
“Gratitude Day is a significant holiday, which gives an opportunity to express not just gratitude, but positive emotions that strengthen unity and harmony. Today, for the fifth time, we celebrate this young, but very big holiday, it fosters in young people all the moral qualities of kindness and respect for each other. It is very significant that the fifth anniversary of the holiday also coincided with the 30th anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Kazakhstan. On behalf of the youth of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan, I congratulate everyone on the Day of Gratitude, and I send my many thanks to everyone. "
After the grand opening of the event, the participants planted seedlings of oak and chestnut trees in the Alley of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan in the square named after Sabit Mukanov, expressing the general opinion that the holiday of spring, unity, thanksgiving further strengthens friendship, trust, mutual respect and understanding of the people of Kazakhstan.
The initiators of the event of planting seedlings - deputy of the Mazhilis A.M. Khamedov and members of the Republican public association “Association of Azerbaijanis”, organized a festive dastarkhan (feast) for the participants of the commemorative event.