Al-Farabi Center opened in the capital of Lithuania

The Center for Philosopher and Thinker Abu Nasr Al-Farabi was opened in the Lithuanian House of National Communities, as part of celebrations for the 1150th anniversary of the outstanding thinker and globally renowned scientist.

The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Margulan Baimukhan, the Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Lithuania Viktor Temirbayev, the Director of the Department of National Minorities under the Government of Lithuania Vida Montvydaitė, the Director of the House of National Communities Alvyda Gedaminskienė, the Chairman of the Nursaule Lithuanian Kazakh Community Sabina Kanapina, and representatives of the Council of National Communities and Turkologists of Lithuania attended the ceremony.

During the opening ceremony, Mr. Baimukhan informed the guests about the role of the “Second World Teacher”, who made fundamental contributions to many scientific fields. He emphasized that the anniversary of this great thinker of the East is included in the calendar of memorable dates and events of UNESCO, and will be widely celebrated on an international scale.

The Kazakh diplomat also highlighted that the legacy of both Al-Farabi and Al-Biruni facilitated the formation of European science, serving as an endless source of inspiration for the greatest people and minds of Europe at the beginning of the Renaissance.

It should be noted that visitors to the Al-Farabi Center, which is on the site of the Nursaule Kazakh community in the Lithuanian House of National Communities, will be able to familiarize themselves not only with the works of the great scientist, but also learn more about Kazakh culture and traditions. Its activities will be aimed at developing a cultural and scientific dialogue between Kazakhstan and Lithuania.