IN TURKESTAN, OPENED A MONUMENT TO SHAMSHI KALDAJAKOVA

On the eve of Independence Day, a monument to Shamshi Kaldayakov was unveiled in Turkestan. The opening ceremony of the monument was attended by governor of the region Umirzak Shukeyev, Deputy of the Senate of the Parliament of Kazakhstan Alimzhan Kurtayev, winner of the International Literary Award "Alash" Kopen amirbek, music producer Kaldybek Kurmanaliyev. Witnesses of the momentous moment were also specially arrived from Almaty by train " Sh.Kaldayakov " guests, representatives of the media and creative intelligentsia.

"Turkestan region is a sacred land that has given many talents to the Kazakh steppes. This year marks the 90th anniversary of the birth of Shamshi Kaldayakov, the author of the anthem of the Republic of Kazakhstan, "The King of the Kazakh waltz". The monument to the composer, erected in Turkestan, is a wonderful gift to the public of the region, the people of Kazakhstan on the eve of the holiday," the governor of the region said.
The height of the bronze monument is 2.5 meters, the length is 3.5 meters. The author is the honored worker of arts of Kazakhstan, a professional sculptor Tleuberdi Binasi. The monument was made at the expense of sponsors. The sculptor captured the moment of creative impulse of the great Kazakh composer. The image of the " king of the Kazakh waltz "was embodied in the courtyard of the new music school"Akzhayyk".

The image of Shamshi, who made an invaluable contribution to the revival of Kazakh spirituality, will become a reference point for young talents. Honoring talented individuals in the spiritual capital of the Turkic people – the city of Turkestan is an important task aimed at preserving the spiritual traditions of our people.

Press service of the governor of Turkestan region