09.08.2024 The ceremonial event dedicated to the birthday of the great Kazakh poet Abai Kunanbayuly
A ceremonial event dedicated to the birthday of the great Kazakh poet, educator, founder of written literature Abai Kunanbayuly was held at the Central State Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan on August 9, 2024.
The purpose of the event: to instill human values in each person through the works of Abai.
The event was opened by the director of the Central State Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan, R. Ye. Kharipova, who introduced the most valuable exhibits related to the legacy of Abai in the funds of the Central Museum.
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Also, the chairman of the Council of Young Scientists of Auezov Institute of Literature and Art, Nur Zhandosovich Magazbekov, made a speech, noting that the propaganda of Abai's heritage does not lose its value at any time.
Kyuishi Karash Talap, an excellent worker of culture of the Republic of Kazakhstan, a member of the Writers' Union of the Republic of Kazakhstan, performed his work "Abai toyi" dedicated to the great poet.
Also Soloists of Abai Kazakh National Opera and Ballet Theatre, laureates of international competitions Baluan Berkenov, Damir Saduakasov, Aliyar Otetileu performed Abai’s work.
In addition, the soloist of Abay Kazakh National Opera and Ballet Theater, laureate of international competitions Baluan Berkenov performed the song "Kozimnin karasy", and laureate of international competitions Aliyar Otetileu presented the audience with the composition "Abay shygarmalaryna arnalgan fortepianolyk fantasiya (A piano fantasy for the works of Abai)". Representatives of the ethnocultural centers at the Republican House of Friendship, pupils of the "the Young Wing branch" department of the public club "Shynga orleu" of the city of Almaty and the regional center for supporting children in need of special social services also presented their work. And the department of museum pedagogy conducted a tour of the exposition of Abay Kunanbayev, stored in the museum collection, and held a quiz game "Abay the poet, Abay the composer".
05.07.-30.08.2024 Summer creative program at the museum
From July 5 to August 30, 2024, the Central State Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan invites children and adults to various workshop sessions, interesting quests and excursions organized as part of the summer program. Each participant can take with them handicrafts they made at the workshop session as souvenirs. In addition, by participating in the “My Family at the Museum” photo competition, the best photo will be posted on the museum’s social networks.
Workshop sessions , quests,excursions are on a paid basis.
01.06.2024 "Bar meirimimiz balalarga"
On June 1, at 11.00 a.m., the Central State Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan holds a Children's museum holiday "Bar meirimimiz balalarga" dedicated to the International Children's Day.
Since 1949, June 1 has been celebrated worldwide as International Children's Day.
The official opening will take place within the framework of the event Children's summer museum camp "MUSEUM FOR KIDS" during the school holidays, as well as the following master classes will be held: "Kazakh traditional craftery", where the master Gulzira Sarsembayeva on a handmade machine of his own manufacture will demonstrate the manufacture of bau baskurov, alasha; ByArT art studio (hands. Azhar Tyuleubayeva) will demonstrate silk painting "Magic batik"; "Brooches-flowers and beads made of wool" will be shown by the head of the art studio "Ak kiiz" of the Palace of Schoolchildren - Turdakhunova Bakhytzhan, "Pendant in the Kattama-Kurak technique" Sembayeva Tolganai; teachers of the Umai children's art school will introduce everyone to watercolor painting; teachers of the Sanat creative center will conduct a master class on plasticineography, and "Felt jewelry" junior researcher at the Central Museum - Kurbanova Aizhan.
On this day, the Barney company invites children to an exciting online journey into the world of history with Barney the bear.
During the festive event, educational thematic excursions around the museum, an eco-trip "And animals and birds in the museum exposition" will take place. The children will be offered a performance of the children's theater "Seven Wonders of the World" and a concert program.
Admission for children to this holiday is free.
19.06.2024 A cultural event dedicated to the 140th anniversary of the legendary Kazakh poet, composer and singer Kenen Azirbayev
The Central State Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan hosted a cultural event dedicated to the 140th anniversary of the legendary Kazakh poet, composer and singer Kenen Azirbayev.
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The ceremony was opened by Anna Viktorovna Kushenko, Deputy Director of the Central Museum for Museum Management and Marketing, who noted the special role of young people in further popularization of the musical heritage of the great composer.
The guests were addressed by a traditional singer, Master of Art History Amanzhol Kuanyshuly, who gave a lecture for children, shared valuable information about the life and work of Kenen Azirbayev and sang his famous songs “Bastau" and “Igigai".
Then the ensemble of dombrists of the Sanat School of Art in Almaty came out to the public, performing selected works by Kenen Azirbayev.
The purpose of the event is to popularize Kenen Azirbayev's work among the younger generation, get acquainted with his songs and glorify national values.
The legendary akyn, zhyrau, kuishi, a public figure born at the end of the nineteenth century, thanks to his multifaceted talent, became a chronicler of the twentieth century and left behind a rich legacy.
His works, including ten dastans, over a hundred songs, over a thousand works of poetry, aitys, seven kuys and his notes on outstanding personalities are invaluable historical data today. His songs and poems are still published and in great demand.
17.05.2024 OPEN SPACE as part of “NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM 2024” campaign
OPEN SPACE as part of “NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM 2024” campaign
DATE: MAY 17, 2024, at 7.30 p.m.
VENUE: CENTRAL MUSEUM OF THE RoK,
4 EXHIBITION HALLS OF THE MUSEUM (circle)
TOPIC: “MUSEUM IN THE SYSTEM OF SOCIO-CULTURAL COMMUNICATIONS. PROMOTION OF NATIONAL CULTURE"
Moderator – Deputy Director for Scientific Work of the Central Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Doctor of Philosophy PhD – Galia Temirton.
OPEN SPACE is a dialogue platform with the participation of representatives of the creative industry, historians, cultural experts, artists, art historians, the business community, and the media, who will discuss current issues in the development of modern communications and the promotion of national culture and art, within the cooperation and the implementation of joint programs and projects.
Directions of work of OPEN SPACE:
• Communicative new practices in the museum space
• The role of digital technologies in promoting culture
• Intercultural communication: socio-cultural aspects
• Modern PR technologies: Internet media – social aspects
• Scientific communication: cooperation between scientific institutes, educational institutions, scientific and cultural institutions, etc.
• Public-private interaction and partnership
• Implementation of joint programs and projects aimed at promoting national history, culture and art
PARTICIPANTS:
- Abdulkhamit Yskakuly Raiymbergenov – associate professor of Kurmangazy Kazakh National Conservatory, candidate of art history.
- Consul General of the Islamic Republic of Iran - Mohsen Faghani
- Ethnic designer, artist working in the “zerleu” technique – Aizhan Abdubait
- Watercolor artist, member of the Secretariat of the Union of Artists of the Republic of Kazakhstan - Assiya Khairulina
- Vice-President of the Academy of Arts of the Republic of Kazakhstan, member of the Secretariat and Board of the Union of Artists of the Republic of Kazakhstan - Marlan Nyssanbayev;
- Artist, art blogger, head of the artists’ community “Apple Palette” - Lidia Drozdova
- President of the “Kazakhstan Union - Heritage of the ancestors of ethnographic design” - Kanagat Kaliuly Kodekov
- Art critic, journalist – Mariya Zhumagulova
- Director of the news portal ALMALIFE.kz, founder of the PF “Zhetissu Kushi” - Assiya Abitayeva
- Leading expert of the Chamber of Entrepreneurs of Almaty “Atameken” - Ibragimova Zhanar Myrzabayevna; Head of the Human Capital Development Department – Turebekova Zhanar Meiramovna
- Chief expert of the RSI “Kogamdyk kelissim” of the Committee for the Development of Interethnic Relations of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan - Bilyalova Gulmira Kaissarovna
- “DARU UNIVERSITY (head, education expert - Guliza Bulekbayeva, AI expert - Aidyn Muatkhan; neurodesigner and researcher in the field of neural networks - Riz Yessentayev).
TWO WORKSHOPS will be held for participants with the participation of famous experts in the field of artificial intelligence:
• Aydin Muatkhan, an AI expert, will conduct a workshop on the topic “Application of AI in personal development.” Participants will learn how AI tools can support self-development and learning.
• Riz Yessentayev, neurodesigner and researcher in the field of neural networks, will hold a session on the topic “Application of neural networks for design.” This workshop will reveal the potential of AI in modern design and visual arts.