“Our Language Is Our Identity” Event Held at Khoja Akhmet Yassawi University

On September 28, 2026, the Department of Foreign Languages Education of the Faculty of Philology at Khoja Akhmet Yassawi International Kazakh-Turkish University organized an event entitled “Our Language Is Our Identity” to mark Turkish Language Day, celebrated on September 26.

The program, prepared by second-year students of the Department of Foreign Languages Education, highlighted the historical depth, cultural richness, and significant role of the Turkish language in shaping a shared identity. The event aimed to raise awareness of the historical and cultural heritage of the Turkish language, strengthen linguistic awareness among students, and emphasize the importance of Turkish in preserving shared cultural values and passing them on to future generations.

The event began with the national anthems of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Republic of Türkiye. It was attended by Levent Gürcan, Consul General of the Republic of Türkiye in Turkistan; Prof. Dr. Peyami Battal, Acting Rector of the University; Prof. Dr. Abdulkadir Öztürk, Dean of the Faculty of Philology; as well as faculty members and students.

Organized as part of Turkish Language Day celebrations, the event once again emphasized that language is not merely a means of communication but also an essential carrier of historical memory, cultural values, and shared identity. The program served as a meaningful occasion to highlight the importance of preserving, developing, and passing the Turkish language on to future generations.