All regions of Kazakhstan are celebrating the
180th anniversary of Abai on a grand scale. In Almaty, new works dedicated to
the Kazakh poet and educator were presented. These include the scholarly study Fundamentals
of Abai’s Teachings on the Perfect Man and the poetry collection In Harmony
with the Great Abai. The latter features poems by schoolchildren, students, and
young poets inspired by the works of the founder of Kazakh written literature.
In Semei, a sports event was launched to mark
the 180th anniversary of Abai Kunanbaiuly. The ultramarathon spans 180
kilometres from the city to the Karauyltobe highland, featuring over 100
professional athletes and amateurs from across Kazakhstan and abroad.
«I came from the Kostanai region. This is
already my third race dedicated to Abai’s anniversaries. Previously, I also
took part in marathons honoring the Kazakh poet, running distances of up to 80
kilometers. Congratulations to everyone on this special occasion! Abai’s
anniversary is our shared heritage!» shared participant Mendibai Alimgazin.
In the capital, as part of the festive events
dedicated to the philosopher’s anniversary, members of the Zhasyl El youth
labor group lined up to form the symbolic inscription ABAI 180.
Poetry readings were also held in Abai Park,
where enthusiasts of the poet’s work recited their favorite lines from his poems.
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