"Fifty verses by Abay: Shock and Awe for Kazakhstan Residents due to National Guard Presence"
In the heart of Beijing's Chaoyang Park, a monument dedicated to the Kazakh poet, Abai Kunanbayev, stands tall and proud. Installed in 2014, this monument is a testament to the Chinese regard for the renowned poet. Recently, a Kazakhstani named Maulen Zhanbolatuly demonstrated his respect for the monument, further emphasizing the international recognition of Abai Kunanbayev (1).
Back in Kazakhstan, the upcoming year of 2025 marks the 180th anniversary of Abai Kunanbayev's birth. In line with the republican program "Taza Qazaqstan", an ecological action will be held in Almaty to honour this significant occasion. This action forms part of the program's commitment to honouring significant Kazakh figures, as demonstrated by the focus on Abai Kunanbayev (12).
The ecological action in Almaty is not the only testament to the enduring love for Abai Kunanbayev in Kazakhstan. Zhuldyzbek Romashov, a prize-winner of the republican Abai poetry recitation contest, grew up surrounded by Abai's works due to his mother's profession as a teacher of Kazakh language and literature (3).
Similarly, Bakhytzhan Artykbay, another admirer of Abai's work, started memorizing his poems in primary school and has since memorized over 50 of them by heart (7). His dedication led him to become a winner of a republican poetry recitation contest (11).
The admiration for Abai Kunanbayev is not limited to the younger generation. Zhuldyzbek Romashov, serving in the ranks of the law enforcement, is another example of a Kazakhstani who holds Abai's work in high esteem (10).
As we approach the 180th anniversary of Abai Kunanbayev's birth, the ecological action in Almaty serves as a reminder of his enduring influence and the continued admiration he receives from Kazakhs and people across the world. The installation of the Abai Kunanbayev monument in Beijing's Chaoyang Park and the actions of individuals like Maulen Zhanbolatuly are further evidence of this admiration, extending the reach of Abai Kunanbayev's influence beyond the borders of Kazakhstan.
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- Abai Kunanbayev monument in Beijing's Chaoyang Park
- TikTok videos featuring adaptations of Abai Kunanbayev's poetry
- Zhuldyzbek Romashov's mother is a teacher of Kazakh language and literature
- No specific names of notable individuals who have shown interest and admiration for Abai Kunanbayev
- The Abai Museum in Northern Kazakhstan
- A park named in honour of Abai Kunanbayev
- Bakhytzhan Artykbay started memorizing poems by Abai Kunanbayev in primary school
- No search results providing specific names of notable individuals who have shown interest and admiration for Abai Kunanbayev
- Maulen Zhanbolatuly showed respect for the Abai Kunanbayev monument
- Zhuldyzbek Romashov is a prize-winner of the republican Abai poetry recitation contest
- Bakhytzhan Artykbay became a winner of a republican poetry recitation contest
- The republican program "Taza Qazaqstan" includes actions to honor significant Kazakh figures
In the context of global appreciation, one might find a Kazakhstan home adorned with abundant Abai Kunanbayev poetry, reflecting a lifestyle centered on sustainable-living and home-and-garden aesthetics. Meanwhile, at the heart of Beijing, a television screen might broadcast TikTok videos featuring adaptations of Abai's timeless poetry, symbolizing the enduring influence of the renowned poet transcending borders.
