The Kostanay Regional Universal Scientific Library named after L. N. Tolstoy hosted an open microphone entitled "Abai Murasi – halyk ulagaty" ("Abai's legacy — folk wisdom"), dedicated to the 180th anniversary of the birth of the outstanding Kazakh poet and thinker Abai Kunanbayev.

The event became part of a decade dedicated to the poet's anniversary, and brought together connoisseurs of his work, representatives of the cultural community and concerned readers. The book exhibition "Uly halyktyn – Uly Abayy" ("The Great Abai of the Great People") attracted special attention of the guests, where rare and modern publications telling about the life and philosophy of the great son of the Kazakh steppe were presented.

A bright decoration of the evening was the literary and musical composition "Okudan kaytkan Abai" ("Abai returning from school") performed by members of the clubs "Kazyna" and "Orken". The audience heard a heartfelt reading of poetry, fragments from the famous "Words of Edification" and the performance of Abai's cult songs — "Zhelsiz tunde zharyk ai" and "Kozimnin Karasy", which still resonate in the hearts of listeners.

The open microphone format allowed everyone to speak: there were poems, reflections on the importance of Abai's work in modern times, personal stories and memories. The atmosphere of the evening was filled with special warmth and respect for the spiritual legacy that Abai left to his descendants.

The event not only became a tribute to the memory of the great poet, but also once again emphasized that his ideas, filled with humanism, morality and love of knowledge, remain relevant today.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1044821?lang=kk