The legacy of prominent historical figures of Kazakhstan was discussed in the Netherlands

December 11, 2021 - The Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the Kingdom of the Netherlands together with the Qazaq House Foundation held an online event dedicated to the celebration of the anniversaries of such prominent figures of Kazakhstan as Zhambyl Zhabayev (175 years), Ibrai Altynsarin (180 years), Alikhan Bukeikhanov (155 years), Dina Nurpeisova (160 years), Kazhymukan Munaitpasov (160 years), Mukagali Makatayev (115 years).

The event was attended by representatives of the diplomatic corps, scientific, academic, business circles of the Netherlands, the Kazakh diaspora, as well as Kazakh students and citizens living in the Netherlands.

In his opening remarks Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan Askar Zhumagaliyev emphasized the importance of implementing the State Program "Rukhani Zhangyru" and the support provided by the First President of Kazakhstan - Elbasy Nursultan Nazarbayev and the Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, aimed at reviving cultural identity, studying the rich historical heritage of the Kazakh people and its role in the development of the young generation of our country.

In her presentation, Dr. Zifa-Alua Auezova, historian of literature and granddaughter of the great Kazakh writer and scholar Mukhtar Auezov, introduced the audience to the works, achievements and legacy of Y.Altynsarin, Z.Zhabayev, A.Bokeikhanov and M.Makataev.

During the event, such famous works as “Bul-bul” (M.Makataev), “Kel balalar oqylyk” (Y.Altynsarin), “Menin Omirim” (Zh.Zhabayev) were read, musical works of D.Nurpeisova and L.Hamidi were played. At the end of the event, the famous song of Mukagali Makayetva "Yesine meni algaisyk" was performed by Dina Makhmutova, moderator of the event, the granddaughter of the famous Kazakh writer Gabit Musirepov.

At the end of the event, the participants noted the importance of organizing similar events in the Netherlands aimed at reviving and preserving the historical and cultural heritage of the Kazakh people.