On November 3, a commemorative event "Babalar Zholu" dedicated to the Day of History and Memory of Ancestors was held at the Alykul Osmonov National Library. This was reported by the Ministry of Culture, Information and Youth Policy.
Emphasis on historical heritage and the feats of ancestors
As part of the event, held in the Chingiz Aitmatov Hall, a book exhibition dedicated to the historical heritage of the Kyrgyz people was organized. The meeting featured presentations on the lives and services to the people of a number of historical figures.
- Particular attention was paid to Er Solton and his contemporaries
- Among the historical figures mentioned were Kubat biy, Kara Boto, Berdike beren, Atake baatyr, Khan Sadyr, Zhaiyl baatyr, Birnazar biy, Mamatkul biy, Nyshaa baatyr, Momokon baatyr and others
- These figures fought against foreign invaders in the 17th–18th centuries
Participants emphasized that the event is aimed at in-depth study of national history and the preservation of historical memory, which aligns with the goals of Decree No. 369 of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, "Ungu Zhol: National Spirit — World Heights."
Participants and format of the event
The event was attended by representatives of the Ministry of Culture, Rinat Bakeev, as well as public figures, including historians, archivists and genealogists. Among them were Hero of the Kyrgyz Republic Medetkan Sherimkulov, statesman and public figure Dastan Sarygulov, historian and professor Doolotbek Saparaliev, chairman of the "Babalar Zholu" public movement Tashtan Mambetaliev and director of the National Library Eldar Attokurov.
