Aktau to be Crowned as Cultural Capital of the Turkic World in 2025: A Festival of Oneness and Historical Legacy
ace news 🌟 Aktau, Kazakhstan, Seaside City Crowned Cultural Hub of Turkic World 🌟
🎉 In a grand celebration attended by dignitaries and spectators from across the globe, Aktau, Kazakhstan officially became the cultural capital of the Turkic world on April 5, 2025. Set along the Caspian Sea, this historic event marked a significant milestone for Kazakhstan and the broader Turkic community.
📸 Credits: Akimat of the Mangystau Region (Map source: The Astana Times)
In her opening speech, Kazakh Minister of Culture and Information Aida Balayeva read a heartfelt letter from President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev acknowledging the event's importance. He emphasized the Mangystau region's role in preserving the Turkic civilization's centuries-old spiritual heritage. Tokayev expressed hope that the coming year would foster meetings leading to strengthened brotherhood and crucial decisions contributing to the unification of the Turkic peoples.
📸 Credits: Akimat of the Mangystau Region
Balayeva also held meetings with representatives of various international cultural organizations and departments from Turkic states. These discussions highlighted a shared commitment to strengthen cultural ties, collaborate on global partnerships, and promote the rich heritage of the Turkic world.
️⛺ Darkhan Dala Ethno-Town ️⛺
A key highlight of the festivities was the unveiling of the Darkhan Dala ethno-town, a cultural space dedicated to showcasing Kazakh traditions and the shared legacy of Turkic peoples.
🌹 Flowers of Turkic Art and Craft 🌹
Guests from various Turkic countries presented captivating exhibits of their traditional crafts. These exhibits ranged from Turkish embroidery to world-renowned carpets from Turkmenistan, symbolizing the shared artistic roots that unite the Turkic world.
🎶 Stellar Performances for the Ages 🎶
The event showcased unforgettable performances by international stars, such as Kazakh sensation Dimash Qudaibergen, Azerbaijani singer Roza Zergerli, Uzbek star Yulduz Usmanova, and Kazakh favorite Kalifarniya.
- Aida Balayeva, the Kazakh Minister of Culture and Information, read a congratulatory letter from President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev during her opening speech, where he expressed his sentiments about Aktau becoming the cultural capital of the Turkic world and highlighted the Mangystau region's integral role in preserving the centuries-old spiritual heritage of the Turkic civilization.
- In the midst of the cultural exchange, a testimony to the shared artistic roots of the Turkic world was on display in the form of stunning exhibits from various countries, featuring traditional crafts such as Turkish embroidery and renowned carpets from Turkmenistan.
- As a symbol of the unification of the Turkic peoples, the Darkhan Dala ethno-town, a cultural space dedicated to showcasing Kazakh traditions and the shared legacy of Turkic peoples, was unveiled and served as a key highlight of the festivities, while stellar performances by international stars like Dimash Qudaibergen, Roza Zergerli, Yulduz Usmanova, and Kalifarniya entertained guests during the celebration.
