{"id":50410,"date":"2025-08-08T12:08:29","date_gmt":"2025-08-08T12:08:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/?p=50410"},"modified":"2025-08-08T12:08:29","modified_gmt":"2025-08-08T12:08:29","slug":"honoring-abai-how-astana-celebrates-180-years-of-great-thinker-and-poet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/honoring-abai-how-astana-celebrates-180-years-of-great-thinker-and-poet\/","title":{"rendered":"Honoring Abai: How Astana Celebrates 180 Years of Great Thinker and Poet"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-50412\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ABAI-Kunanbaiuly-e1754654730782.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"301\" \/>ASTANA \u2013\u00a0 On Aug. 10, Kazakhstan celebrates the Day of Abai, honoring the birth of the great poet, philosopher, and educator. In Astana, the city embraces the occasion with a series of events highlighting the legacy of Kazakhstan\u2019s most revered poet \u2013 from musical performances and public readings to exhibitions and interactive lectures.<\/p>\n<p>These large-scale events, dedicated to promoting Abai Kunanbayev\u2019s spiritual legacy, encourage citizens to reflect on his work with fresh eyes and strengthen their connection to Kazakhstan\u2019s cultural identity.<\/p>\n<p>Almost every city in Kazakhstan carries the name of the great poet, and some 18,763 citizens are named Abai, carrying the enduring legacy further.<\/p>\n<p><b>Exhibitions and museum events on Aug.10<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Museums across the city, including the Saken Seifullin Museum, will launch photo exhibitions under the theme \u201cAbai\u2019s World.\u201d The public will be able to explore Abai\u2019s life and legacy through a visual lens, with rare archival materials and artistic interpretations.<\/p>\n<p>A new exhibition titled \u201cRepressed Relatives and Descendants of Abai Kunanbayev\u201d at the Alzhir memorial-museum complex will delve into lesser-known historical chapters of the poet\u2019s family during the Soviet repressions.<\/p>\n<p><b>Engaging the next generation: poetry and open mics<\/b><\/p>\n<p>An open mic poetry session on Barayev Street and the literary evening titled Abai\u2019s Legacy \u2013 a National Treasure at Pushkin Alley in the Almaty district will take place on Aug. 7.<\/p>\n<p>A flash mob and poetry night in Teachers\u2019 Park, an international conference at the National Library, and public readings in the Nura and Saryarka districts are slated for Aug. 8. The celebrations continue on Aug. 9 with a poetry quiz at Arbat on the Yessil embankment.<\/p>\n<p>More than 5,000 schoolchildren across Astana are expected to join in choral performances of Abai\u2019s songs.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"k77CKyVVz7\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/republic-of-kazakhstan-celebrates-birth-anniversary-of-abai-kunanbaiuly-founding-figure-of-modern-national-literature\/\">Republic of Kazakhstan Celebrates Birth Anniversary of Abai Kunanbaiuly, Founding Figure of Modern National Literature<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Republic of Kazakhstan Celebrates Birth Anniversary of Abai Kunanbaiuly, Founding Figure of Modern National Literature&#8221; &#8212; Pakistan In the World\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/republic-of-kazakhstan-celebrates-birth-anniversary-of-abai-kunanbaiuly-founding-figure-of-modern-national-literature\/embed\/#?secret=2UZA5p7Sh5#?secret=k77CKyVVz7\" data-secret=\"k77CKyVVz7\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>At the same time, libraries and cultural centers will stage poetry readings, open lessons, literary contests, and themed roundtables celebrating his legacy. The citywide tributes will culminate on Aug. 10.<\/p>\n<p>A parallel initiative is unfolding online, where the hashtag #\u0410\u0431\u0430\u0439\u0434\u044b\u041e\u049b\u044b\u0416\u0430\u043b\u044b\u049b\u043f\u0430 (Read Abai Without Tiring) invites people of all ages to post video recitations of Abai\u2019s poetry, carrying his words into the digital space and giving the 19th-century poet a distinctly modern audience.<\/p>\n<p>The commemorations will open with a solemn flower-laying at the Abai monument, a tradition that draws state officials, artists, and the public together in tribute to the philosopher whose words still shape the country\u2019s national consciousness.<\/p>\n<p>Among the early highlights is the Dombyra Party on Nurly Zhol Boulevard, where musicians will bring Abai\u2019s songs to life on the dombyra, the beloved Kazakh string instrument. The open-air gathering invites citizens to celebrate their heritage through melody and rhythm under the summer sky.<\/p>\n<p>The commemorations will conclude on Aug. 10 with \u201cAbai\u2019s World,\u201d a final concert at the Yerkegali Rakhmadiyev State Philharmonic, headlined by Honored Artist Azamat Zhyltirkhozov.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"DjICS9Kceh\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/pakistan-in-the-world-june-2025\/\">Pakistan in the World \u2013 June 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Pakistan in the World \u2013 June 2025&#8221; &#8212; Pakistan In the World\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/pakistan-in-the-world-june-2025\/embed\/#?secret=FGw7B2aqdR#?secret=DjICS9Kceh\" data-secret=\"DjICS9Kceh\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ASTANA \u2013\u00a0 On Aug. 10, Kazakhstan celebrates the Day of Abai, honoring the birth of the great poet, philosopher, and educator. In Astana, the city embraces the occasion with a series of events highlighting the legacy of Kazakhstan\u2019s most revered poet \u2013 from musical performances and public readings to exhibitions and interactive lectures. 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