A ceremony marking Republic Day, the national holiday of Kazakhstan, was held at our university.
The festive event began with the national anthems of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Republic of Türkiye.
Rector Zhanar Temirbekova delivered the opening remarks:
“Today is an important day for our country. It was on this day that the Declaration on the State Sovereignty of Kazakhstan was adopted, paving the way for significant changes in the modern history of our nation.
Several years ago, by decree of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Republic Day regained its historical significance and was granted official status.
Republic Day is an important occasion for every nation and every state that has achieved independence. This year marks the 35th anniversary of the proclamation of our independence. Considering the centuries-long history of the national liberation struggle and the arduous path towards independence, we are a fortunate generation because we live in an independent country,” she said.
The Rector also spoke in detail about Kazakhstan’s achievements since gaining independence and delivered a presentation on the country’s development across various sectors. In particular, she addressed Kazakhstan’s macroeconomic development indicators, the potential of domestic tourism, the accumulation of international reserves, the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises, and progress in employment. She also highlighted the development of the agro-industrial sector and agriculture, investment in the social sector, reforms in education and science, and infrastructure modernisation. Emphasising the significance of the achievements made during the 35 years of independence, she noted that every accomplishment in Kazakhstan’s development is valuable for the country’s future.
Representative of the Rector Peyami Battal then addressed the audience:
“Today, we have gathered to celebrate Republic Day, an important holiday for Kazakhstan. The Declaration on State Sovereignty, adopted in 1990, marked the historic beginning of Kazakhstan’s aspirations to determine its own future.
Kazakhstan is distinguished by its centuries-old traditions, rich culture, and strong unity. On this significant occasion, I sincerely congratulate all my Kazakh brothers and sisters! I wish Kazakhstan peace, stability, unity, and prosperity. May our countries grow stronger and the solidarity between our peoples continue to flourish. Happy Republic Day!” he said.
The ceremony continued with a festive concert. The Shezhire Folklore Ensemble of the Faculty of Arts, Media and Design opened the programme by performing Kurmangazy’s Balbyrauyn and Dauletkerey’s Kudasha kuis.
The Shabyt Student Choir performed the song Elim Menin, creating a festive atmosphere. The university’s pride, the Bi Sultan Dance Ensemble, enlivened the stage with its Orleu dance.
During the evening, which brought together Kazakh and Turkish arts, university students performed songs celebrating the spiritual affinity between the two peoples. The programme also featured the traditional Turkish Halay dance. The evening concluded with the song Atameken, performed by the Shabyt Student Choir.
Thus, the Republic Day programme celebrated the spirit of statehood and promoted national values and the ideals of independence.
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