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The event “Nauryz is a common holiday of the Iranian-Turkic peoples” was held

On March 15, a festive event called “Nauryz - a common holiday of the Iranian-Turkic peoples” was held at the Department of the Middle East and South Asia. The event was attended by the Consul General of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Almaty, Muhsin Fagani, the newly appointed head of the cultural representation at the Consulate General of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Almaty, Hussein Agazade, the ethnographer Bolat Bopauly, representatives of “Otbassy Khrestomatiyasy” Publishing House, as well as guests from far abroad: doctoral student of the University of Warsaw Linda Masalski (Poland), professor of the Ritsumeikan University Kim Victoria (Japan), professor of the University of New South Wales James Edric Alan Webb (Australia). The cultural representation of Iran presented to the attention of the guests the traditional Iranian table “Seven Sin”. At the celebration, students showed prepared presentations and read poems in Persian. The evening ended with a festive table. 

TEACHERS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF THE MIDDLE EAST AND SOUTH ASIA MADE REPORTS AT THE ROUND TABLE

April 6, 2023 as part of the II International Farabi Forum at the Faculty of Oriental Studies of KazNUnamed after al-Farabi was held a round table on the topic “Actual problems of Oriental studies”. The round table was attended by teachers, professors and students of the Faculty of Oriental Studies. The main purpose of the round table was to show the role, significance and place of Oriental studies in the country, to deeply explain the new, competitive direction of Oriental studies.

At the round table, teachers of the Department of the Middle East and South Asia, Doctor of Philosophy, Professor Nadirova G.Ye., Doctor of Philosophy, Associate Professor B.N. Dzhubatova made a report on the main trends and main problems in the development of Oriental studies and ways to solve them.

The round table “Actual Problems of Oriental Studies” was useful and interesting for future orientalists who deeply study the language, culture, history, economy and politics of the eastern country they are studying. At the end of the meeting, various questions were asked regarding the field of Oriental studies, and an exchange of views took place.

The Urdu Department of the Faculty of Oriental Studies opened a language club with Pakistani students at the Muhammad Ali Jinnah Center

Pakistani students studying at the Medical Faculty of KazNU were introduced to the Muhammad Ali Jinnah Center and also opened a language club "Quasar Urdu Society" with students of the Urdu department. "Quasar Urdu Society" in English means "bright community of Urdu". "Quasar" is a very powerful radiation object in the universe. The club got this name with the intention of becoming a powerful organization.
  In the club, the students of the Urdu department conduct various activities related to the Kazakh language, culture, and history in Urdu for Pakistani students. Also, in the future, there will be discussions with Pakistani students to exchange ideas about culture and literature.

A meeting was held with the professor of Hacettepe University, head of folklore department Ozkul Chobanuly at the Faculty of Oriental Studies

On December 9, 2022, a meeting was held with the professor of Hacettepe University, head of folklore department Ozkul Chobanuly, organized by the department of Middle East and South Asia. During the meeting, Professor Chobanuly gave a lecture on "History of methods of researching folklore theories" to the teaching staff and students of the Faculty of Oriental Studies. Professor O. Chobanuly's lecture on the mentioned topic was interesting. Many questions were asked by the listeners and detailed answers were given.

A round table "Al-Farabi International Day" was held at the Faculty of Oriental Studies

On November 21, 2022, at the Department of the Middle East and South Asia of the Faculty of Oriental Studies, a round table was held dedicated to the day of "al-Farabi" "International Day of al-Farabi". November 21, 2021 was included in the Iranian calendar as the day of "Al-Farabi" on the recommendation of the Heritage Society of the Islamic Republic of Iran. In this regard, this year a round table dedicated to the Day of al-Farabi was organized. The round table was attended by researchers, teachers and students of the Faculty of Oriental Studies, the Faculty of Philosophy and Political Science, the Cultural Representation of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Almaty and the Farabi Center. During the event, reports were made on issues that need to be taken into account when translating the heritage of al-Farabi from the original into the Kazakh language, and on the still unexplored heritage of al-Farabi, the participants exchanged views. The participants unanimously stated that the legacy of al-Farabi should not be on the bookshelves in volumes, but should be close to the life of every person in society, and came to the conclusion that researchers should work in this direction in the first place.

The round table "Al-Farabi International Day" was organized by the Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, the Department of the Middle East and South Asia of the Faculty of Oriental Studies, the Department of Philosophy of the Faculty of Philosophy and Political Science, KazNU. Farabi Center.

The opening of the Mahatma Gandhi Center

January 30, 2018 at the Faculty of Oriental Studies of al-Farabi Kazakh National University the grand opening of the center of Mahatma Gandhi was held. This event was attended by rector of the al-Farabi Kazakh National University Mr. Mutanov Galymkair Mutanovich, Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the Republic of India to the Republic of Kazakhstan Mr. Prabhat Kumar, Consul of the Representation of India in Almaty Mr. Martin Searias Clemens, representative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Ruslan Eskendirovich, dean of the Faculty of Oriental Studies Mr. Yktiyar Paltore.

The rector of the al-Farabi Kazakh National University Mr. Mutanov Galymkair Mutanovich, as well as the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the Republic of India to the Republic of Kazakhstan Mr. Prabhat Kumar solemnly held the opening of the Mahatma Gandhi center.

During the program, the word was given to the rector of al-Farabi Kazakh National University Mr. Mutanov Galymkayr Mutanovich, the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the Republic of India to the Republic of Kazakhstan, Mr. Prabhat Kumar, the representative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Ruslan Eskendirovich.

It should also be noted that Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the Republic of India Mr. Sarsenbayev Bulat Sergazievich sent his warm wishes and congratulations in the video format.

Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the Republic of India in the Republic of Kazakhstan Mr. Prabhat Kumar honored all who wished to attend the lecture "The Hour of the Ambassador" in which he was very interesting to talk about how Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi in the most difficult times for India called upon all the people to peacefully fight colonialists, and this call united India and gave strength to a huge leap in development.

Another important event in the course of this event was the presentation of the Hindi-Kazakh, Kazakh-Hindi vocabulary which was prepared by the teachers of the Department of Indology of the Faculty of Oriental Studies of al-Farabi Kazakh National University. This dictionary is one of the first dictionaries in the Kazakh language since 1992 since the Department of Indology of the Faculty of Oriental Studies was established. 

Ambassador's Hour

Kazakh-Indian relations stretch back into the depths of history. Taking the right course for the development of bilateral relations, the two states established diplomatic relations in February 1992. Having laid a solid contractual base for the further development of bilateral cooperation and defining the main areas of partnership, the many-sided ties between our states are rapidly growing and developing. Another step in strengthening and developing bilateral relations was the visit of the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the Republic of India to the Republic of Kazakhstan Mr. Prabhat Kumar, who held the "Ambassador’s Hour" at the Department of Indology at the Faculty of Oriental Studies of the al-Farabi Kazakh National University.

The lecture was dedicated to the outstanding Indian political and public figure, one of the leaders and ideologists of the Indian Independence Movement from Great Britain Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, and the way India as a contrasting and multi-confessional country could unite and reach today's level. It was Gandhi and his philosophy of non-violence (satyagraha) that influenced the movements of supporters of peaceful change, called upon all the people to peacefully fight the colonialists, and this call united India and gave strength to a huge leap. At present, India is one of the leading countries in the world, which is certainly the result of the philosophy of non-violence of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi.

During the program, time was given to answer the questions of teachers and students, as well as all the guests present. First of all, they expressed great gratitude for the meeting and asked the Ambassador how the policy of non-violence could have such power, in his opinion. Mr. Prabhat Kumar replied that not only the policy of non-violence itself, but mainly the human spirit, was of great value for the success of the Indian people. Also, responding to another of the guests' questions of interest, the Ambassador of India revealed the role of one of the disciples and adherents of Gandhi, who continued his work - Javarharlal Nehru, the first president of India after gaining independence in 1947.

The students of the Indology department asked questions in Hindi, and the Ambassador was extremely flattered, appreciating the high level of preparation of the students of the Department of Indology of the Faculty of Oriental Studies. "Bilateral enrichment and exchange of knowledge, information and experience was useful for both sides," the ambassador said, concluding the meeting.  

This event was attended by Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of India to the Republic of Kazakhstan Mr. Prabhat Kumar, Consul of the Representation Office of India in Almaty Mr. Martin Searias Clemens, Representative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Bultrikov Ruslan Eskendirovich, Dean of the Faculty of Oriental Studies Yktiyar Paltore, Director of the Kazakh-Indian Fund Erekesheva Laura Gibratovna, director of the center of Indian classical dance Kaynazarova Akmaral Eleusinovna.

International Hindi day

On 28 January 2018 at the Ramada Hotel under the program "Ainalandy nurlandyr" teachers and students of the Indian Studies Department, Middle East and South Asia Chair, Faculty of Oriental Studies together with the Embassy of India to Kazakhstan, and with the Indian Chamber of Commerce and culture held an international Hindi day. Students of Almaty, studying Indian culture and Hindi, in honor of this holiday performed on stage with Indian dances and songs in Hindi, showing their successes.

In his speech, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of India to Kazakhstan Mr. Prabhat Kumar expressing his satisfaction with the work of centres on teaching Hindi, efforts of the students of

the University said: "The celebration of this event on the Kazakh land is proof of our friendship. After listening to the Indian song and the excellent performance of Indian dance here, I felt like I was in India…. The key to strengthening of Kazakh-Indian friendship - in the hands of young professionals indologists". At the end of the speech, the Ambassador thanked the guests and organizers of the event.

A round table  on the theme «Ruhani zhanghyrudaghy latyn tiline koshudin alatyn orny» («The role of transition to Latin graphics in the spiritual revival»)

06.12.2017 at 18.00 in the 200th audience of the Faculty of International Relations a round table was held on the theme «Ruhani zhanghyrudaghy latyn tiline koshudin alatyn orny» («The role of transition to Latin graphics in the spiritual revival»), based on the dissemination of the state program "Ruhani zhanghyru" with the participation of the 1^st year undergraduates of the faculties of Philosophy and Political science and Oriental Studies. 

Professor of the Kazakh National Pedagogical University named after Abay, Doctor of Philology T. Tebegenov, the scientific secretary of the Institute of Literature and Arts named after M. Auezov, PhD E. Sultan, the head of the department of the Institute of Linguistics named after A. Baitursynov, the doctor of philological sciences, Professor Zhubaeva Orynaiwere specially invited to the round table. The planned reports were heard and a discussion was held about the Latin alphabet between the guests and undergraduates.

At the round table, Professor Berdibayeva S.K. delivered an introductory speech. Special reports were heard. In the report, the undergraduate N. Orynbekov noted the words of our President Nursultan Nazarbayev in the programmatic article «Program of the future: spiritual revival» that the world should know not only about our black gold reserves and major foreign policy initiatives, but also about cultural achievements, then added: "Our national traditions, our language, music, literature, in a word, the national spirit must be reflected in us forever" and noted the importance of the program " Ruhani zhanghyru ".

Professor T. Tebegenov told the undergraduates about the importance of the Latin alphabet for the future of the nation, analyzed many historical events and noted that the transition to the Latin alphabet will give a bright content of the future.

During the round table, other guests and our undergraduates shared their opinions. The 1^st year undergraduate of the speciality of political science, laureate of the poetry competition named after T. Aibergenov Yskak Oralbek read the poem of his own composition «Ruhani zhanghyru – keying yz kaldyru». Then the 1^st year undergraduate of a specialty of culturology Adilet Jeksenbi has finished session of a round table with a song "Otan".

The festival of lights Diwali

The cultural program dedicated to the Indian holiday of lights "Diwali" was held by teachers and students of the Faculty of Oriental Studies and students of the "Hindi class" at the Embassy of the Republic of India in Kazakhstan, Almaty.

Mr. Martin Ceariac Clemens the Consul of the representative office of India in Almaty, Chairman of Tengri Bank Dinesh Kumar Harjal, President of Indian chamber of commerce Mr. Tara Chand Nehra and Dean of the Faculty of Oriental Studies Mr. Yktyar Paltore were invited to the event.  

This event can be considered an active work on the rapprochement of our peoples, and the demonstration of our knowledge and love for India. Friendly cooperation between Kazakhstan and India is confirmed by the cooperation of KazNU with such universities of India as Jawaharlal Nehru University, Jamia Milia Islamia, Delhi University in New Delhi. Students of the department of Indology are trained in the above-mentioned universities in the faculties of political science, philology, history, international relations for a period of one to four years, and can also receive grants for studies in magistracy and doctoral studies.

It should be noted that not only in Kazakhstan there is an interest in studying the Hindi language, but also in India they are also learning the Kazakh language, as evidenced by the opening since March 2008 at the Jamia Millia Islamia University of the Center for Kazakh Language and Kazakhstan Studies.

During the concert program, we heard warm applause, words of gratitude and pride for the fact that our students speak Hindi very well, know the traditions and culture of India well, and also sing Indian songs, dance Indian dances. 

Creative competition in Arabic art

At the department of the Middle East and South Asia Faculty of Oriental Studies in conclusion, "Week of Arabic" was held a competition on national dishes of Arab countries and Arab art.

Students of the Arabic Studies Department of Al-Farabi KazNU and students studying Arabic at Abai KazNPU participated in the competition of talents, competing in the performance of Arabic songs and dances and knowledge of Arabic proverbs and sayings. Students of the Arab Studies Department of Al-Farabi KazNU showed a mini-play in Arabic, and students studying Arabic in Abai KazNPU performed the performance of the puppet theater in Arabic. Students of the Department of Arab Studies of Al-Farabi KazNU showed their art in the performance of Arabic dances, and students of Abai KazNPU responded by heart by reciting Abay’s 40 words of edification translated into Arabic. Director of the cultural center of the Arab Republic of Egypt, Dr. Hamdan Ibrahim asked questions about the theatrical play delivered, and receiving answers in Arabic, encouraged students with cash prizes.

Also students of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University organized an exhibition of Arab national dishes. The students of the Arabic studies department prepared the favorite dishes of the Arab peoples - the maqlub, kushari, falafil, basbus, kabus, kataib, fytr. The director of the cultural center of the Arab Republic of Egypt in Almaty, Dr. Hamdan Ibrahim and the Egyptian scholar of the department, Yunus Abulfutukh highly appreciated the culinary talents of our girls.

Another day of the "Week of Arabic" ended in a great mood.

Ambassadorial hour 

March 1, 2017 at the Department of Middle East and South Asia of the Faculty of Oriental Studies the traditional Ambassadorial hour was held with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Kazakhstan Mozhtaba Damirchilu.

In honor of the 25th anniversary of Independence of the Republic of Kazakhstan highly respected Ambassador Mozhtaba Damirchilu considered the 25-year relationship between the Republic of Kazakhstan and Iran and spoke about the investment and innovation projects and agreements between the two countries. In particular, focusing on the most important issue of employment for students, the Ambassador informed about official registration of 250 Iranian companies in Kazakhstan, pointing to the increasing demand for specialists with knowledge of the Persian language in the near future. Also at the meeting the Ambassador said about the latest achievements in science and education of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

In addition, congratulating the University staff with the upcoming holiday Nauryz, Mr. Mozhtaba Damirchilu expressed its intention to develop friendly relations between the two countries on a new level.

A joint viewing of the "28 Panfilov" movie

December 6, 2016 students of the Department of Iranian Studies and adviser A. Boranbaeva invite to a joint viewing of the film "28 Panfilov"

Quiz on the topic "What do you know about the city of Almaty?" 

November 25, 2016 at 14.00 in the 426 auditorium of the Department Middle East and South Asia of the Faculty of Oriental Studies faculty  Akhmetbekova A.K., Zhiekbaeva A.B., Koptіleuova D.T., Seytmetova J.R. conducted with students 1,2,3,4 course quiz on the topic "What do you know about the city of Almaty?" as part of the 1000-year anniversary of the city of Almaty. Students responded to questions related to ISTO city and its architecture. Some of students were awarded prizes, such as the students Zhanas Zhadyra (2nd year), Bayzhomart Zarina (4th year), Sultanova Akdidar (2nd year), Ermek Akizhanov (3rd year).

Educational hour on the theme "Tolerance - the path to peace" 

November 22, 2016 at 13.00 in the 422 auditorium of the Department of Middle East and South Asia of the Faculty of Oriental Studies  lecturers of the Department Akhmetbekova A.K., Zhiekbaeva A.B., Koptіleuova D.T., Seytmetova J.R. with the students of 1,2,3 courses organized educational hour on the theme "Tolerance - the path to peace" in the framework of the project "Aynalandy nurlandyr". Students exchanged their opinions in discussion form and came to the conclusion that the basis of peaceful coexistence - a relationship based on tolerance.

Foreign students visited natural sites

November 15, 2016 Zh.Zhenis, Head of the Department of Iranian Studies of Department of the Middle East and South Asia, with a group of foreign students and undergraduates visited natural sites - the Alatau Mountains, Shymbulak, Medeo. The event was organized within the framework of the program "Aynalandy nurlandyr". During their visit of natural sites the teacher introduced foreign students with the history of Kazakhstan, natural resources and environmental problems in the modern world. Students asked various questions and exchanged views on global issues.

Mahatma Gandhi’s Birthday and the International Day of Non-Violence.

On Sunday, October 2, 2016 in Almaty at the monument of Mahatma Gandhi a ceremony dedicated to the birthday of the great philosopher Mahatma Gandhi and celebration of the International Day of Non-Violence was held.

  "This year marks 147 years since the birth of the great philosopher, who preached a struggle without violence - of Mahatma Gandhi. Through the doctrine of non-violence, a way of thinking, he was able to rally his people ", - noted in his speech, the Consul of Representative Office of Indian Embassy in Almaty, Mr. Navin Kapoor.

 Teachers and students of the Department of Indology of the Faculty of Oriental Studies of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University also participated in this event.  

Charity event "Adamzattyn barin sui, bauyrym dep"

Students had prepared a special holiday program, they sang and danced, presented the audience a slide show with a visit to the orphanage. They presented "Eastern dastarkhan", which they decorated with all sorts of Persian and Arabic cuisine.

The contest “The best crafts from waste”

Within the framework of innovation and social project “Green Campus” the Department of Middle Eastern Studies organized and held a competition on the theme “The best crafts from waste” among students of 1-4 courses of the Faculty of Oriental Studies.

"Sport - the guarantee of health"

The upbringing event "Sport - the guarantee of health" was organized by teachers of Iranian Studies of the Department of Middle Eastern Studies. It was a walking tour, which began with the street Karasai Batyr Avenue and continue until al-Farabi boulevard.

"The organization and operation of the ISIL - a new stage in the radicalization of Islam"

 In the framework of innovation and social projects of the al-Farabi "Aynalandy nurlandyr!" an educational hour on the theme "The organization and operation of the ISIL - a new stage in the radicalization of Islam" was held under organisation ofAssociate Professor of Department of Middle Eastern Studies Tadzhikova K.H.

Glorious Mawlid

Under organisation of Department of Middle Eastern Studies with Egypt Culture Center in the framework ofinnovation and social projects of the al-Farabi "Aynalandy nurlandyr!" theGlorious Mawlidevent was held in honor of birthday of prophet Muhammed.