Great thinker Abay continues to inspire Hungary

On August 26, 2021, within the framework of the 30th anniversary of Independence of the Republic of Kazakhstan, with the support of the Deputy Speaker of the State Assembly of Hungary, Sandor Lezsak, a solemn opening ceremony of the bust of the Kazakh poet and thinker Abay Kunanbayuly was held at the Lakitelek National Institute.

The event was attended by Hungarian politicians, representatives of academic and public circles.

During the ceremony, Sandor Lezsak noted that the creative heritage of the outstanding philosopher, poet, and composer Abay spiritually connects Western and Eastern cultures.

Deputy Prime Minister - Minister of Finance of Hungary, co-chairman of the Kazakh-Hungarian Intergovernmental Commission for Economic Cooperation Mihaly Varga emphasized that the Hungarian Government will continue to develop Hungarian-Kazakh relations in the field of scientific and cultural heritage within the framework of the "Opening to the East" foreign policy strategy.

The Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Hungary Zhanibek Abdrashov noted that works of Abay contribute to the rapprochement of countries and nations, and through his spiritual heritage, Hungarian youth will be able to get acquainted with the culture of the Kazakh steppe.

As part of the event, Hungarian students performed the works of Abay "Qozimnin Qarasy" and "Olen - sozdin Patshasy" in Hungarian and Kazakh languages.

In the end of the event, the Ambassador held a meeting with Hungarian students studying the Kazakh language and culture of Kazakhstan.

The bust of Abay was installed on the territory of the Lakitelek National Institute, which is one of the spiritual centers of Hungary.

 Currently, the Institute has created a unique project for the study of world languages and cultures, gaining wide popularity among Hungarian youth. This is facilitated by the participation of leading foreign scientists, linguists, culturologists and other specialists from Kazakhstan, Russia, Belarus, and Mongolia in a project to conduct training events for students to study the culture and history of these countries.