Commemoration of Abai Kunanbayuli's 180th Birthday
Today we gathered for a commemoration marking the 180th anniversary of the birth of the great thinker and poet, Abai Kunanbayuli. The event was organized by the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Hungary and the Hungarian-Kazakh Ethnosport and Cultural Association. The celebration took place in Hungary's capital, Budapest, at the Abai statue located on Astana Street.
Abai statue in Budapest
Abai statue in Budapest
Opening Speech and Cultural Program
The opening speech of the event was delivered by Abzal Saparbekuly, Kazakhstan's extraordinary ambassador, who conveyed his heartfelt wishes to those in attendance. Among the Hungarian guests, Attila Vass recited the great poet's verses, providing a spiritual experience for the audience.
As one of the touching moments of the celebration, Tímea Janurik, a Hungarian folk musician and doctoral student, master of the Hungarian folk instrument, the citera, performed Saken Turisbek's song "Men bir zhumbak adammin" ("I am a mysterious person") in Kazakh, which was written to Abai's poem. Her beautiful performance deeply touched the hearts of the audience and received great recognition.
Award Ceremony
During the event, Tímea Janurik was awarded the "Shapagat" Order of Merit on behalf of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Kemeluly Tokayev. This decoration is a high recognition of her artistic career and contribution to promoting Kazakh culture.
Abai statue in Budapest
Abai statue in Budapest
Over the past two years, Tímea has regularly participated in numerous cultural events organized by the Hungarian-Kazakh Ethnosport and Cultural Association, and with her artistry, she has always amazed the audience. Among her performances were the Kazakh songs "Aqbayan" and the musical piece "Alkissa", which she masterfully performed on the citera, providing unforgettable experiences for the listeners.
In 2024, as a member of the Hungarian-Kazakh Ethnosport and Cultural Association, she participated in the V. Nomad World Games in the city of Astana, where she delighted the audience with Kazakh-language songs on the "Great Steppe Sound" stage, creating a good atmosphere.
Tímea Janurik's award ceremony
Cultural cooperation
The "Shapagat" Order of Merit presented today is a worthy reward for Tímea Janurik's artistic, cultural, and friendship-strengthening work among nations.