Ankara, November 11, 2025 — A ceremony celebrating the 210^th anniversary of Tattymbet Kazangapuly was held in Ankara, organized by the Embassy of Kazakhstan and the International Organization of Turkic Culture (TURKSOY).

After the flower-laying ceremony at Tattymbet’s monument in Etimesgut district, a cultural evening took place at TURKSOY headquarters.

The event was attended by TURKSOY Secretary General Sultan Raev, former Minister of Culture of Kazakhstan and former TURKSOY Secretary General Duisen Kaseinov, Secretary General of the Union of Architects and Engineers of the Turkic World Ilyas Demirci, members of the diplomatic corps, the Kazakh diaspora in Ankara, and admirers of Kazakh art.

In his speech, Sultan Raev stated: “Tattymbet’s music is a shared cultural heritage of the Turkic world,” emphasizing his contribution to the art and spirit of all Turkic peoples.

Duisen Kaseinov noted: “Tattymbet Kazangapuly was not only a master of küy, but a great artist who expressed the soul, history, and emotions of his people through the dombra.”

Ambassador Yerkebulan Sapiyev remarked: “Today’s event is not merely a musical gathering; it is a celebration of spiritual continuity, respect for national art, and the preservation of ancestral legacy.”

The concert featured performances by Jangali Juzbai, Professor of the Kulyash Baiseitova National University of Arts and young artist Kairat Aytbayev, soloist of Kazakhconcert. Prof. Jangali Juzbai was awarded by the TURKSOY Medal for his contribution to Kazakh folk music and the culture of the Turkic world.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-ankara/press/news/details/1103238?lang=kk