Today, the district House of Culture named after Shamshat Tolepova hosted the republican festival of zhyrshi and zhyrau titled “Zhyr – Amanat”, dedicated to the 70th anniversary of the Honored Worker of Kazakhstan, holder of the Order of Barys (3rd degree), professor and zhyrau Almasbek Almatov.

The event was attended by the district akim Zhandos Yerkinbek, who congratulated admirers of traditional epic art.

“The Syr region is the golden cradle of art. Our sacred Karmakshy district has long been known as a spiritual center of the zhyrau tradition. It is not without reason that people say: ‘A land adorned by a hundred zhyrau and the birthplace of a hundred poets.’ It is a great honor for us that today’s gathering is dedicated to the 70th anniversary of the renowned Kazakh zhyrau and prominent representative of our national art, Almasbek Almatov. Almasbek aga has devoted his life to promoting national art and developing the zhyrau tradition. His creativity and work are a significant contribution to the spiritual heritage of the Kazakh people. May our national art flourish and may our spirit always remain strong,” said Zhandos Yerkinbek.

Almasbek Nurmakhanuly is an honorary professor of the Kurmangazy Kazakh National Conservatory. He has trained many students and contributed greatly to introducing the art of zhyrau into the academic education system. Today, his students win prizes at republican and international competitions, contributing to the development of national art.

During the event, the district akim noted the jubilee’s contribution to promoting the zhyrau tradition and presented him with the district’s highest award — the Certificate of Honor. Participants of the artistic evening were also awarded letters of appreciation from the district akim.

During the festival, well-known zhyrshi and zhyrau from different regions of the country, as well as the jubilee’s students, performed for the audience, presenting traditional terme and tolgau and creating a memorable spiritual evening.

The distinguished artist Almas Almatov expressed his sincere gratitude for the honor shown to him.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda-karmakshy/press/news/details/1179430?lang=kk