110th Anniversary of Urkyn Event: State and International Event Program Announced

Vietnam is preparing to mark the 110th anniversary of the Urkyn event in 2026 with a series of state and international commemorations. The Urkyn event, a significant historical episode, will be honored through various activities designed to remember its victims and explore its historical context.

The commemorative program begins on August 8 with a memorial service at the Urkyn event monument in Kyzyl-Dyykan village, Jayyl district, Chuy region. Following this, events will continue at the "Ata-Beyit" National Historical Memorial Complex in Alamudun district, featuring a requiem with Quran recitation and other public events focused on preserving historical memory.

A key event will be an international scientific-practical conference held on November 6-7, 2026, coinciding with the Day of Remembrance for Ancestors. This conference will bring together domestic and foreign scholars to discuss the historical causes and consequences of the Urkyn event, its place in national memory, and current research issues. The forum will also include a cultural program with theatrical performances and exhibitions related to the Urkyn theme.

Organized by the Ministry of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy, along with regional authorities and educational institutions, these events aim to uphold historical justice, honor the memory of those who perished, and foster a deeper understanding and preservation of national history for future generations.