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The Libraries of Almaty hosted a series of meetings dedicated to discussing the collection of selected reflections and statements by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, «Әділетті қоғамға – шыншыл сөз». The main objective of the events was to introduce readers to the topical issues addressed in the work of the Head of State, discuss the key ideas and provisions of the book, and examine their significance for the development of modern society. The events were held at the Library of Writers of Kazakhstan, the A.P. Chekhov Central City Library, Alatau Creative Hub,...

On August 14, the M. Auezov Library in Almaty hosted a festive evening titled «Шәмші Қалдаяқов – сырлы ән, сазды ғұмыр», dedicated to the birthday of Shamshi Kaldayakov, the “King of the Kazakh Waltz,” prominent composer and People’s Artist of Kazakhstan. The event was attended by Honored Artist of the Republic of Kazakhstan and recipient of the Order of “Құрмет” Sulushash Kulzhabaikyzy, historian and PhD holder Berik Agybayev, writer and member of the Writers’ Unions of China, Gansu Province and Xinjiang Küläshkhan Mukamethankyzy, singer and composer Nurbay Kalbynur, academician and...

On August 14, the No. 29 City Children’s Library hosted a festive event dedicated to the creative legacy of the outstanding Kazakh composer Shamshi Kaldayakov, titled «Жүректе қалған әуен». The educational and music-filled event was attended by second-grade students from School No. 145. During the event, the children learned interesting facts about Shәмші Қалдаяқов’s life and creative journey and listened to some of the composer’s most beloved songs. Throughout the evening, Shәмші’s melodic compositions were performed, filling the library with the distinctive spirit of Kazakh music. The performances by the...