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On August 10, in celebration of Abai Day, a literary quest entitled “Abai’s Legacy – A Treasure of Humanity” was held at the Abai State Historical, Cultural and Literary Memorial Museum-Reserve “Zhidebai-Borili”.

The educational event, organized for the fourth consecutive year, was held in cooperation with the Department of Culture and Language Development of the city of Semey. Its main objective was to promote the literary heritage of the great Kazakh poet Abai Kunanbayuly, Shakarim Kudaiberdiuly and Kokbai Zhanataiuly, deepen participants’ knowledge of their lives and creative works, and foster greater interest in national literature and culture.

During the event, participants were divided into four teams by drawing lots. They competed by demonstrating their knowledge, ingenuity, quick thinking and creative abilities. According to the rules of the literary quest, the teams followed a designated route across a specially arranged game board, advancing according to the number rolled on a dice. Each stage presented participants with engaging challenges, including questions about Abai’s life and work, performances of his songs, creative assignments, and the creation of installations reflecting national values.

Throughout the quest, participants not only demonstrated their knowledge of the rich literary heritage of Abai, Shakarim and Kokbai, but also showcased their teamwork, collaborative decision-making and creative problem-solving skills.

Following a closely contested competition, the team that reached the finish line first was declared the winner.

The literary quest “Abai’s Legacy – A Treasure of Humanity” is one of the meaningful initiatives aimed at celebrating the great poet’s spiritual legacy and introducing Abai’s teachings through a modern, interactive educational format. Abai’s legacy is not only a spiritual compass for the Kazakh nation but also an invaluable treasure shared by all humanity