The most valuable award for an artist is the recognition of the people.

The most valuable award for an artist is the recognition of the people.

The President emphasized that the development of culture and art is a priority for the state, - "Last year, the Concept of Cultural Policy until 2029 was adopted. Today, the state pays great attention to the comprehensive development of the infrastructure of this vital industry. The equipment of cultural and artistic institutions is gradually improving."

It was also announced that three leading museums in the country will be granted national status. Over the past three years, more than 700 facilities have been renovated and 168 new facilities have been built throughout the country. The equipment of cultural and artistic institutions is gradually improving. For the first time in three decades, budget funds have been allocated for the purchase of musical instruments for specialized educational institutions and state concert organizations.

The Head of State also announced that a full-scale reconstruction of the Kazakh National Drama Theater named after Mukhtar Auezov will begin in the near future. The works will be completed in 2026 – for the centenary of the iconic institution. /This year, 7 leading groups of the country, which occupy a special place in the field of culture, are celebrating their anniversary/.

It is also planned to give the Kazakh National University of Arts in Astana the name of singer Kulyash Baiseitova. "This is a tribute to the outstanding singer and talented artists who left their mark on history. Ultimately, this should be understood as the restoration of historical justice. Our modern youth is worthily continuing the path of the older generation in art. It is very important to support this continuity," Kassym-Jomart Tokayev emphasized, - "In general, the country is carrying out painstaking work to preserve and enhance the historical and cultural heritage. Recently, for the first time in many years, the National List of Intangible Cultural Heritage was expanded. The issue of including our national traditions "salburun" and "betashar" in the UNESCO List of Intangible Cultural Heritage is being worked out."

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