New Kazakh theater opened in NKR

Today in the North Kazakhstan region, the grand opening of the new Kazakh Music and Drama Theater named after. S. Mukanov with the participation of the Minister of Culture and Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan Dauren Abayev and the Akim of the region Kumar Aksakalov.

The guests of honor were People's Artist of Kazakhstan Aiman Musakhodzhayeva, Olympic champion Alexander Vinokurov, winner of the prize for the main female role of the Cannes Film Festival Samal Yeslyamova, Lieutenant General Abay Tasbulatov and other prominent representatives of culture and art, scientific and creative intelligentsia, political and public figures.

Minister of Culture and Sports Dauren Abayev read out words of congratulations on behalf of the Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.

“From the bottom of my heart I congratulate the residents of the region on a significant event - the opening of a new building of the Kazakh Music and Drama Theater named after Sabit Mukanov. On the stage of the Kazakh theater named after Sabit Mukanov, whose history goes back almost a quarter of a century, more than 100 dramatic works were staged. Thanks to its creative potential, the team has reached great heights at national and international theater festivals. Such talents as the world-famous film actress Samal Yeslyamova and director Farhad Moldagali came out of the theater. I wish you great creative success, bright searches, successful projects and the love of the audience,” the President’s address says.

Congratulating the residents and guests of the city, Minister of Culture and Sports Dauren Abayev emphasized that the territory of northern Kazakhstan is the birthplace of famous poets and writers.

“Magzhan Zhumabayev, Sabit Mukanov, Gabit Musrepov, Safuan Shaimerdenov were born on this land. And today, the Sabit Mukanov Kazakh Music and Drama Theater is one of the keepers of the memory of the great sons of the Kazakh people. The theater troupe has been entrusted with a huge mission to popularize our culture and art,” Minister Dauren Abayev said.

This is a long-awaited and great event for the people of North Kazakhstan. Another object with a unique architecture has appeared in North Kazakhstan region. The new Kazakh theater will become the main attraction of the city.

“The theater is a spiritual, cultural and historical center. For the development of society, along with the economy, it is necessary to develop the sphere of art. The country needs to create conditions for the formation of educated, cultured and free citizens. There is a formation of a society based on spiritual values. A person who is close to art strives for high standards,” Kumar Aksakalov said.

After the official part, the guests and invitees watched the premiere of the play "Shokan" based on the story by Sabit Mukanov.