TURKSOY to Propose Declaring 2028 Year of Chingiz Aitmatov and Talas as Cultural Capital

The International Organization of Turkic Culture (TURKSOY) is set to put forward two significant proposals for consideration by the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan in 2028. The organization aims to celebrate the rich cultural heritage of the Turkic world through these initiatives.

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The International Organization of Turkic Culture (TURKSOY) intends to submit two initiatives to the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan for 2028.

The primary proposal is to declare 2028 the Year of Chingiz Aitmatov across the Turkic World. This designation would commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth of the celebrated writer, who is a towering figure in Turkic literature. Aitmatov's works have resonated deeply across various cultures, making him a symbol of shared literary and cultural identity.

In conjunction with this literary tribute, TURKSOY also plans to designate the city of Talas as the cultural capital of the Turkic World for 2028. Talas holds historical and cultural significance as the birthplace of the epic poem Manas, a foundational work in Kyrgyz and Turkic oral traditions. It is also the birthplace of Chingiz Aitmatov himself, further strengthening the connection between the two proposals.

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The first initiative calls for declaring 2028 the Year of Chingiz Aitmatov in the Turkic World in honor of the 100th anniversary of the outstanding writer’s birth.

These proposals are expected to be officially submitted to the Kyrgyz government by the TURKSOY Secretariat. The initiatives aim to foster cultural exchange, promote shared heritage, and strengthen ties among Turkic-speaking nations.

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The second proposal concerns designating Talas as the cultural capital of the Turkic World in 2028.