A new community center for the development of the creative potential of young people and their exchange of ideas has begun its work in Shymkent. The center is located in the "House of Friendship", and the space that was previously used as a basement has been adapted to modern requirements and turned into a modern platform for young people, operating 24/7. The center has high-quality lighting and ventilation systems, and can serve about 200 young people at a time.

This project is a concrete implementation of the instruction given by the Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev at the XXXIV session of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan. In addition, the opening of the center is considered one of the important events dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan. The project was implemented with the support of the Shymkent city akimat.

The new center will bring together members of ethnocultural associations, the "Assembly Youth" organization, and public structures under the city Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan, to discuss and implement projects aimed at strengthening the unity of the country. In addition, the center will host dance, choir, book clubs, and various creative initiatives. This will give young people an opportunity to demonstrate their talents and develop themselves.

The opening ceremony of the center was attended by the deputy mayor of the city, Sarsen Kuranbek, a state and public figure, chairman of the Council of Elders under the city People's Congress of the Kyrgyz Republic Orynbay Rakhmanberdiev, and assembly activists. The guests visited the exhibition, which consisted of samples of national culture, and got acquainted with the capabilities of the new center. In his speech, the deputy mayor of the city noted the role of the center in society and thanked young people for their active participation in strengthening the unity of the country and instilling a patriotic spirit. And the chairman of the Council of Elders Orynbay Rakhmanberdiev blessed the noble initiative.

At the end of the meeting, the deputy mayor of the city, representatives of ethno-cultural associations, and young people participated in a round table session. During the meeting, the priority areas outlined in the last Address of the Head of State and the tasks set at the session of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan were comprehensively discussed.

In addition, today the ethnographic museum located in the "House of Friendship" has also reopened to visitors after renovation. The museum displays valuable artifacts such as household items and national costumes of ethnic groups living in Shymkent. The renovated expositions present national costumes, household items, musical instruments, and handicrafts that reflect the culture and lifestyle of 17 ethnocultural associations within the city's ANC.

On the occasion of the reopening of the museum, an exhibition of ethnographic collections and works of art entitled "Under One Roof" was held. This event is aimed at promoting the cultural heritage of ethnic groups and strengthening peace and harmony between peoples.