“Oyan, qazaq!”: An Evening of Remembrance for Mirzhakyp Dulatuly at the Scientific Library

The Scientific Library hosted a literary and educational evening titled “Oyan, qazaq!” dedicated to the 140th anniversary of Mirzhakyp Dulatuly — a prominent figure of the Alash movement, poet, writer, and intellectual whose words became a powerful call for national awakening.

The event was attended by the Deputy Dean for Research of the Faculty of History, Candidate of Historical Sciences, Associate Professor Nurgul Mukhamedzhanova; the head of the «Tagylym» research club, Zere Zhunusbekova; the Chairman of the Association of Clubs, Alibek Qoylan; the speaker for science and commercialization, Madi Myrzabay; members of the «Tagylym» club, as well as library staff.

The evening opened with a heartfelt poem titled «To M. Dulatuly», recited by journalism student Mukhtar Alibi, which created a special emotional atmosphere to the event.

During the literary evening, autobiographical information about the life and creative legacy of Mirzhakyp Dulatuly was presented, and an intellectual game, «Literary Kahoot», was organized for the participants. The most active readers were awarded incentive prizes, and the event concluded with an engaging discussion.

The Deputy Director for Library Affairs, Zhanar Bekaidarqyzy, expressed her gratitude to all participants, spoke about the contribution of the Alash figures to the future of the nation, and wished the students creative success. In addition, a book exhibition dedicated to Mirzhakyp Dulatuly was presented, and a video about his life and work was shown.

The event made a substantial contribution to the broad promotion of the spiritual heritage of Mirzhakyp Dulatuly – a great figure of the Kazakh people, educator, poet, and writer – and to fostering respect for his invaluable contribution to national culture and literature.