2026-11-10

The Faculty of Fine Arts Contributes to Turkish-Kyrgyz Friendship Through the Arts


 

The Faculty of Fine Arts at Kyrgyz-Turkish Manas University took part in the official programme organized during the visit to the Kyrgyz Republic of General Ali Çardakcı, Commander of the Gendarmerie General Command of the Ministry of Interior of the Republic of Türkiye, presenting a concert and dance performances.

Organized at the request of the Internal Troops Command of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, the event showcased the rich musical and artistic heritage of Turkish and Kyrgyz cultures.

As part of the programme, a student from the Department of Music performed an excerpt from the Manas epic, bringing a significant dimension of traditional culture to the event. The soloists of the Turkic World Orchestra presented a repertoire of Turkish- and Kyrgyz-language songs, introducing the audience to the musical heritage of both cultures. The Dastan Group, accompanied by the komuz, brought the distinctive sounds of traditional Kyrgyz music to the programme, while the university's dance ensemble, “Manas's Daughters,” added a vibrant artistic dimension with its performance. The programme was also hosted in Turkish by a student of the Faculty of Fine Arts.

Bringing together the shared cultural values of the Turkish and Kyrgyz peoples through music and dance, the event made a meaningful artistic contribution to strengthening friendship and cultural cooperation between the two countries.

The Faculty of Fine Arts continues to contribute to the university's cultural and artistic profile by providing students with opportunities to showcase their artistic talents on various platforms.