As part of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s visit to China, the
opening ceremony of the Cultural Center of Kazakhstan was held in Beijing. In his speech, the Head of State
emphasized that this event is historic and significant for the spiritual life
of the two nations, noting that art and culture are
a golden bridge that unites different peoples. He stressed that the stronger the cultural and humanitarian ties, the
stronger the
friendship between the two countries will be. Notably, a branch of Beijing Language and Culture
University was opened in Astana last year, and Lu Ban workshops have recently been launched.
«Spiritual and cultural ties between the Great Steppe
and Great China have never been interrupted. A very important task is to
preserve and enhance them. I am convinced that the Cultural Center will play a
special role in this endeavor, as it is designed to promote the rich heritage
and unique traditions of the Kazakh people. The Center will also serve as a
platform for the youth of both countries to gain advanced knowledge and
exchange creative ideas,» Tokayev
noted.
President Tokayev, accompanied by
China’s Minister of Culture and Tourism Sun Yeli, toured the Cultural Center. It houses a library, classrooms for the Kazakh
language, music, and creative arts, as well as an exhibition hall displaying
historical artifacts from the ancient Saka period to the early 20th century.
The distinguished guests were also welcomed by Chinese schoolchildren, who
impressed them with their knowledge of the Kazakh language. The students then performed a dombyra medley of well-known Kazakh and
Chinese musical pieces.
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