Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — A ceremony unveiling a bust of renowned Kazakh poet, thinker and educator Abai Kunanbayev was held in the Abai mahalla of Tashkent’s Bektemir district ahead of Kazakhstan’s Republic Day.
The event was organised with the assistance of the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Uzbekistan, the Kazakh National Cultural Centre, representatives of the Tashkent city administration and the Association of Mahallas of Uzbekistan.
Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan share a common history, close cultural ties, centuries-old bonds of brotherhood and mutual respect.
The unveiling of the bust was a prominent expression of friendship and spiritual harmony between the two countries. Abai’s legacy can serve as one of the enduring foundations of this relationship. The ceremony also marked the beginning of a series of events celebrating Kazakhstan’s Republic Day.
Commemorating Abai on Mukhtar Auezov Street in Tashkent reflects deep respect for an outstanding figure in Kazakh culture.
It also highlights the shared historical roots, cultural traditions and spiritual values of the two brotherly nations.
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