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The annual literary relay "Abai readings" has ended. The 2020 literary relay was dedicated to the 175th anniversary of the great Kazakh poet, composer, educator and thinker Abai Kunanbaev.
The project "Abai readings", aimed at popularizing the literary legacy of Abai, the formation of a culture of reading and literary taste among Kazakh youth, has been implemented by the Library of the Elbassy since 2017.
According to the Director of the Library of the First President of the Republic of Kazakhstan – Elbassy Amerkhan Rakhimzhanov, the philosophical and poetic legacy of Abai plays an important role in the activities of the Library of Elbassy. In addition to the annual literary relay "Abai readings", exhibitions dedicated to the poet's work and works about him are organized annually for the birthday of Abai Kunanbayev. The philosophy of the great Kazakh thinker is certainly heard during educational lectures and training seminars of the Library of the Elbassy. In 2016, employees of the library's archive service visited the village of Zhidebay in the East Kazakhstan region, visited the Regional Museum of local history, the documentation center and the universal library named after Abai in Semey. During this research expedition, the Library's museum and archive collections were replenished. Also, the Library of Elbassy provides readers with the opportunity to get acquainted with the works of Abai, works about the poet and his legacy in electronic format.
Every year, the number of participants in the literary relay, representing different regions of the country, increases. The participation in the award ceremony of famous Abaeologists, prominent state and public figures, honored workers of science and culture emphasize the importance of this event.
During the competition - from May 14 to August 20, 2020 - 454 posts were published on Instagram and Facebook with the hashtags #ElbasyKitapkhanasyAbai#AbaidyOgimyz175#LibraryElbasyAbai#readAbai175, 332 of them in Kazakh, 122 - in Russian. For four years, more than 1000 people from the near and far abroad took part in the Abai readings.
"The philosophy and wisdom of Abai is the philosophy of the Kazakh people. The spiritual legacy of the poet opens up new facets every year and never loses its relevance because it reveals the moral foundations of human development. "Abai readings" is our tribute to the great Kazakh thinker. The main goal of the "Abai readings" - popularization of Abai's legacy - has been achieved. Every year the number of participants increases and people of different ages from different parts of the country participate in the literary relay. Abai is the spirit of the Kazakh people. And when a four-year-old child reads his heartfelt poems, the soul is filled with pride and joy for the younger generation. Every year, we award the most distinguished participants of the readings, but I want to emphasize that there are no winners or losers in this project. The mission of "Abai readings" is to preserve and increase the rich creativity of Abai Kunanbayev. Therefore, each participant of the literary relay can consider himself a part of this great cause," A. Rakhimzhanov said.
The winners of the "IV Abai readings" are:
I place - the team of medical workers of the multi-specialty hospital No. 2, Nur-Sultan;
II place – a student of the 11th grade of the Nazarbayev Intellectual School of physics and mathematics in Semey Alsana Smailova;
ІІІ place - a student of the 3rd grade of a secondary school in the village of Sortobe, Kordai district, Zhambyl region, Karima Lyushanlo;
The winner in the category "Abaı murasyn nasıhattaýshy" – a student of the 2nd grade of the secondary school named after V. Tereshkova, Esik, Yenbekshikazakh district, Almaty region, Yusuf Shirinov, also a special prize for the youngest participant – the pupil of a kindergarten №24 "Aınalaıyn" in Ekibastuz, Pavlodar region Zhiger Khasen.
– My mother and I like to read Abai's poems. When I found out there was a contest, I told my mom I was going to compete and I was preparing for a long time. I would like to thanks the audience and the jury! I really enjoyed participating in the contest. I promise to take part next year", said Zhiger.
The winners of the literary relay will receive gifts and letters of thanks.