A ceremony was held in the Bektemir district of Tashkent for the unveiling of a bust of the renowned Kazakh poet, thinker, and educator Abai Kunanbayev. The event took place in the Abai mahalla on the eve of Kazakhstan Republic Day.
The event was organized with the support of the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Uzbekistan, the National Cultural Center of Kazakhstan, representatives of the Tashkent city administration, and the Association of Mahallas of Uzbekistan.
The unveiling of the bust was a vivid demonstration of friendly relations and spiritual harmony between the two states. Abai's legacy can serve as one of the enduring foundations of these relations. The ceremony also marked the start of a series of events dedicated to Kazakhstan Republic Day.
The dedication of Abai on Mukhtar Auezov Street in Tashkent demonstrates deep respect for the outstanding figure of Kazakh culture, emphasizing the common historical roots, cultural traditions, and spiritual values of the two brotherly peoples.