Almaty hosts intl conference dedicated to Abdizhamil Nurpeissov's 100th anniversary

Almaty hosts intl conference dedicated to Abdizhamil Nurpeissov's 100th anniversary
Photo credit: Kazakh Ministry of Culture and Information

Almaty-based House of Friendship hosted an international conference "Alem Tanygan Abdizhamkil" (World-Famous Abdizhamil) dedicated to the 100th anniversary of Abdizhamil Nurpeissov, outstanding Kazakh writer, Kazinform News Agency learned from the Ministry of Culture and Information.

Minister of Culture and Information Aida Balayeva addressed the participants on behalf of the Head of State and read out his congratulatory letter.

Almaty hosts intl conference dedicated to Abdizhamil Nurpeissov's 100th anniversary
Photo credit: Ministry of Culture and Information of Kazakhstan

In his letter, the President said that the world-famous novelist dedicated his life to educating the people. The talented writer left a unique legacy in the Kazakh literature.

"Each of his works clearly shows his sincere love for the motherland. The novels "Blood and Sweat", "The Last Debt" have become a spiritual heritage of the world literature. These works raise questions concerning both the Kazakh people and all of humanity, and are a valuable contribution to the world culture. The fate of the Aral Sea is also given particular attention in his novels,"  the letter reads.

"I hope that today's conference will reveal new facets of the great writer's work,” Aida Balayeva said adding that various events and literary evenings dedicated to the writer’s 100th anniversary organized throughout the country.

Almaty hosts intl conference dedicated to Abdizhamil Nurpeissov's 100th anniversary
Photo credit: Ministry of Culture and Information of Kazakhstan

Over the past three months alone, about 50 such events have been held in the regions. More than 200 articles about the writer’s life and work were published in media, and documentaries such as "Oryndalmagan amanat", "Abyz gumyr" and other stories were screened on TV.

Almaty hosts intl conference dedicated to Abdizhamil Nurpeissov's 100th anniversary
Photo credit: Ministry of Culture and Information of Kazakhstan

Chairman of the Union of Kazakhstan Writers Mereke Kulkenov, Secretary General of the International Organization of Turkic Culture Sultan Rayev, as well as Kazakh and foreign writers, poets, government and public figures, representatives of culture and art attended the event.

Almaty hosts intl conference dedicated to Abdizhamil Nurpeissov's 100th anniversary
Photo credit: Ministry of Culture and Information of Kazakhstan

As part of the conference, a memorial plaque was unveiled in the house where Abdizhamil Nurpeisov lived, as well as a photo exhibition in the House of Friendship was organized.

Almaty hosts intl conference dedicated to Abdizhamil Nurpeissov's 100th anniversary
Photo credit: Ministry of Culture and Information of Kazakhstan
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