INTANGIBLE HERITAGE IS THE MOST IMPORTANT PART OF THE NATIONAL CULTURE OF THE PEOPLE

The art of performing dombra kyui (Kazakhstan) and traditional knowledge and skills of making Kazakh and Kyrgyz yurts (Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan) entered the world treasure of UNESCO. This decision was made in November 2014 at a meeting of the Committee for the Protection of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Paris.

Intangible cultural heritage, which contributes to the building of a peaceful society with true values, is determined by the most important part of the national culture of the people. This heritage includes the customs of the people, the forms of their representation and expression, knowledge and skills transmitted by ethnos from generation to generation. Intangible cultural heritage is also called "living heritage," which determines the identity of the people, ethnic group, which contributes to the development of creativity and social well-being.

The First President of the Republic of Kazakhstan – Elbassy N. A. Nazarbayev plays a significant role in the preservation and revival of the cultural heritage of Kazakhstan. He calls not only to revive and preserve the cultural heritage of the Kazakh people but also to make it a world treasure.
         On the initiative of Elbassy, the art of improvised singing - aitys (Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan) was included in the list of the intangible cultural heritage of Kazakhstan in 2015.  Much work was carried out in 2016. In the representative list of the intangible cultural heritage of Kazakhstan were included wrestling (Kazakhstan); Nauryz (Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Turkey and others); culture of preparation and distribution of flatbread: lavash, katyrma, zhupka, yufka (Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Turkey and others.); falconry (Kazakhstan, Germany, UAE, Austria, Spain, Pakistan and others.). In 2017, the list included traditional Kazakh games in asyk (Kazakhstan), in 2018 - Korkyt-Ata, epic culture, folk legends (Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Turkey); as well as traditional spring festive rites of Kazakh horse breeders (Kazakhstan). The national list of the intangible cultural heritage of the Republic of Kazakhstan also includes poems "Kyz Zhibek", "Kozy Korpesh-Bayan Sulu", the epic "Korugly", "Batyrlar zhyry", "Qojanasyrdyń ázіl ángіmelerі", Kazakh national musical instruments and art games on (kobyz, zhetygen, sybyzgy, shankobyz), Kazakh national dress (saukele, kimeshek, shapan, taqiya), cuisine and much more.

      Kazakhstan has been a member of the United Nations in the field of education, science and culture since 22 May 1992. In 1994, the UNESCO Cluster Office opened in Almaty, covering the territories of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. There are 6 departments, more than 30 associated schools and more than 50 UNESCO Clubs operating successfully in the country.
      An important aspect of cooperation between Kazakhstan and UNESCO was the inclusion in the international register of names of outstanding figures and memorable events in the history of the ethnic group in the framework of the project "Calendar of memorable dates of humanity". Over the years, many commemorative events have been held under the auspices of UNESCO.
      Thanks to the activities of Elbassy, the names of outstanding figures and historical figures of Kazakhstan are immortalized in the annals of world history. Moreover, the world community had the opportunity not only to get acquainted with the activities and works of famous Kazakh scientists and writers, but also to learn the history and culture of the Kazakh people.
      5 sites were included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, and 9 sites were included in the network of biosphere reserves. Note that Kazakhstan's potential is great. To date, work is underway to include 18 more cultural monuments and 16 historical sites in the UNESCO international register.
      The political vision of the First President of the Republic of Kazakhstan – Elbassy N. A. Nazarbayev is also reflected in the actualization of the development of cultural tourism. The recognition by UNESCO of the cultural and natural values of our country is one of the factors in raising international awareness of the heritage of Kazakhstan, which makes a huge contribution to the country's entry into the world tourist map.
      "The noble ideals of UNESCO, its active position in the process of socio-economic transformations have earned well-deserved respect all over the world and find a lively response and warm support in Kazakhstan, which is moving towards creating a new democratic society", N. A. Nazarbayev said at the UNESCO General Conference on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the organization in 1995.
      The historical decisions of Elbassy in the implementation of UNESCO programs and projects consolidate the spiritual and moral potential of the Kazakh people, preserving and strengthening the national code, monuments of cultural and natural heritage for the harmonious development of our country today and for the benefit of future generations of Kazakhstan.
      One of the indicators of international recognition of N. A. Nazarbayev is the awarding the UNESCO prize to Nazarbayev Intellectual schools (NIS), created on the personal initiative of Elbassy. Intellectual schools is a unique educational project that develops and implements innovative school systems, integrating the best Kazakh traditions and international experience. It should be noted that NIS is the first representative of Kazakhstan awarded the UNESCO prize in the field of education.