Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan unite children's literature in new project

Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan have officially initiated a collaborative project aimed at uniting their children's literature. The initiative brings together the Kyrgyz children's magazine "Baychechekey" and its Uzbek counterpart, "Guncha."

The project was spearheaded by Dilfuza Shomalikova, the chief editor of the Uzbek magazine "Guncha." Both editorial teams recognize the significant professional and public importance of this collaboration, anticipating that their joint efforts will elevate the quality of children's content to a new level.

Under this new partnership, the magazines will regularly publish translations of the best stories, poems, and fairy tales from both Kyrgyz and Uzbek authors. This exchange is designed to introduce young readers to the rich culture and literature of their neighboring country, fostering greater understanding and appreciation between the two nations.

Both "Guncha" and "Baychechekey" have a long history and receive state support. "Guncha" has been published by the Ministry of Public Education of Uzbekistan since January 1958, targeting children aged 6 to 11. "Baychechekey," under the Ministry of Culture, Information, Sports, and Youth Policy of Kyrgyzstan, has been in circulation since January 1977 and will celebrate its 50th anniversary next year.