Residents of Atyrau honoured the memory of Abai with an evening of literature and music.
In Atyrau, a literary and musical event titled "Abai's Legacy – a National Treasure" took place, bringing together residents of the region and guests of the city in honour of the poet, thinker and educator Abai Kunanbayev. The evening combined a theatrical performance, a ceremonial part and a concert programme, demonstrating how the poet's legacy is being reinterpreted in modern society.