In the course of celebration of 850th celebration of Sufism poetry founder, poet, philosopher Khoja Akhmed Yassawi was held the solemn opening of exhibition “The legacy of Yassawi – great heritage”.
The exhibition was organized by state historical and cultural memorial estate «Azret Sultan».
Outstanding figures of culture and art, scholars, teachers and students of higher educational institutions, guests of the city and media representatives took part in the ceremony of exhibition opening.
The exhibition was opened by welcoming speech of Director of the National Library of the Republic of Kazakhstan Alibek Askarov: «The event held jointly with memorial estate „Azret Sultan“ is our common contribution to the further study and promotion of the heritage of Khoja Akhmed Yassawi. We hope that we will only strengthen our artistic ties with the memorial estate and will hold many joint events in the future».
In turn, the Director of State memorial estate «Azret Sultan» Zh.Aubakir emphasized the special significance of opening the exhibition of Yassawi’s heritage in the National Library of the Republic of Kazakhstan, where people and guests of the city come to know about history, culture and literature.
After a tour of the exhibition, guests discussed and made proposals for the further promotion of rich heritage of Khoja Akhmed Yassawi in Kazakhstani society.