State Language Day Event Themed “My Mother Tongue — My Identity, My Future, My Essence!” Held at KTMU Faculty of Communication
On the occasion of the Kyrgyz Republic State Language Day on September 23, the Department of Journalism at the Faculty of Communication of Kyrgyz-Turkish Manas University (KTMU) organized a program titled “My Mother Tongue: My Identity, My Future, My Essence!”. Attended by faculty members and students, the event highlighted the role of the Kyrgyz language in preserving cultural heritage and transmitting it across generations through poetry, music, and stage performances prepared by the students.
Coordinated by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Gulzada Stanalieva, a faculty member of the Department of Journalism, the program took place at the A. Suyundukov Cinema Hall and was hosted by Bekjan Almazbek uulu and Saltanat Turatbek kızı. At the opening, attention was drawn to the significance of the mother tongue in terms of national identity and cultural belonging. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Gulzada Stanaliyeva emphasized that protecting the mother tongue, valuing it, and passing it on correctly to future generations is the responsibility of every citizen. Stanaliyeva expressed her gratitude to the students who contributed to the preparation of the program and to everyone who put effort into it.
Students Brought the Cultural Richness of Kyrgyz onto the Stage
The program commenced with a video screening on the historical development of the mother tongue, its relationship with national identity, and the preservation of language awareness. Following this, students presented performances reflecting the Kyrgyz language and culture through various art forms.
Elima Mambetova performed a dance act titled “My Mother Tongue”, while Bubusara Nazarbekova performed the melody “Koyron Kuusu” on the komuz. Kyial Kenjebek kızı and Aizirek Karazakova also joined the program with their songs.
Salima Keneshbekova performed the work “Kuuragan Talga Kush Konboyt”, Aidai Moldogazyeva sang “Ene Tilin Unutkandar”, and İndira Ceenbekova presented “Mekenim Saga Keldim”. Asylai Toroeva shared her self-written poem titled “Mother Tongue” with the audience, while Aigerim Attokurova performed tongue twisters showcasing the phonetic and pronunciation features of the Kyrgyz language.
In addition, an interactive quiz on the Kyrgyz language was organized with participation from the audience. Organized to mark the anniversary of Kyrgyz gaining official state language status, the event allowed students to express their bond with their mother tongue through their own creative work and share their cultural heritage with the university community.
