Bishkek, Dec. 4, 2020. /Kabar/. Acting President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Speaker of the Parliament Talant Mamytov congratulated Kyrgyzstanis on the Day of Manas Epic.
According to the press service of the Kyrgyz president, Mamytov began his address with noting that the uniqueness of the people lies in their language and culture.
The acting president stressed Manas epic as a great creation, reflecting the complex historical path of the people, is a treasure trove of national values, traditions, customs, culture and way of life.
“The world community, recognizing the enduring value of Manas epic, included it into the list of Masterpieces of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity of UNESCO.
Careful treatment of Manas epic as the greatest heritage passed from generation to generation, which has become a factor of identity of the whole Kyrgyz people, is a duty of every citizen of our country.
Exactly 25 years ago the 1000th anniversary of Manas was solemnly celebrated, which meant recognition of its importance for the world spiritual culture. Many of our great personalities dreamed about this celebration. This historic day took a special place in the history of the Kyrgyz people,” the address of Mamytov reads.
He also noted that on Dec. 4, 2013 Manas epic was included in the Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of UNESCO. Later this day was established as the Manas Epic Day.
The acting head of state emphasized preservation, development and popularization of the unique spiritual heritage of the Kyrgyz people, the trilogy of Manas epic, its transmission to the future generation is the duty of each Kyrgyzstani.
“Careful attitude to Manas epic gives a significant impetus to the development of Kyrgyz culture. Manas epic and our people are inseparable!,” concluded his address Talan Mamytov.
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