Reflections of Sufism in Kyrgyz Culture and Literature
On Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 15:30, Akdeniz University Department of Sufism Faculty Member Assoc. Prof. Dr. Şeyda Öztürk, who came to our university to carry out her International Research and Observation experience, gave an academic seminar titled “Reflections of Sufism in Kyrgyz Culture and Literature” at our faculty. The seminar was held with the participation of the Dean of KTMU Faculty of Theology, academic, administrative staff and students.
The speaker provided information about the Sufis and Sufi sources that influenced Kyrgyz culture and literature in the light of oral, written and academic sources. Öztürk, who made explanations on the Sufi elements and personalities in the Manas epic, the Gülgakı epic and the national historical novel Syngan Kılıch written during the Soviet period, answered questions on the subject. At the end of the program, KTMU Faculty of Theology Dean Prof. Dr. Hasan Ayık presented the speaker with a certificate of appreciation.
