Scientific Discoveries

Author: R.T. Elemanova
Lecturer Kyrgyz State University named after I. Arabaev Bishkek

ON THE CELEBRATION OF “MANAS DAY” AT ALTAI STATE UNIVERSITY

Key words: Manas Day, Altai State University, history of the Kyrgyz people, culture, ideology, education.

Annotation. This article discusses the celebration of “Manas Day” held in 2015 at Altai State University. In the city of Barnaul, Altai Krai, a cultural and literary event dedicated to the great heritage of the Kyrgyz people – the epic Manas – was organized on the initiative of students of Altai State University (ASU). The purpose of this event was to strengthen the friendship between brotherly peoples, to glorify the richness of related cultures, and to broaden the spiritual outlook of young people. Today, we are building a bridge of friendship through culture. The Kyrgyz epic Manas is a world cultural treasure that praises the unity of peoples, justice, and the struggle for freedom. Such events play an important role in the moral and cultural education of students. The great monument of the Kyrgyz spirit – the Manas epic – is the national pride of the Kyrgyz people and is included in the UNESCO list of Intangible Cultural Heritage as one of the most extensive oral works in the world. It tells about heroism, bravery, and the unity of the people. To spread knowledge about this great epic among young people and to convey its values to representatives of different nations, students organized a festive evening called “Manas Day.”