AN EDUCATIONAL HOUR HELD ON "LANGUAGE AND VALUES — THE FOUNDATION OF NATIONAL IDENTITY"

As part of the "Language Week" organized by the E. Umetov Pedagogical Institute, dedicated to September 23 — State Language Day of the Kyrgyz Republic, senior lecturer and curator Beknazarova Makhabat Kudayberdiyevna held an educational curatorial hour for group FMBB(Mk)-2-26 on the topic "Language and Values — The Foundation of National Identity."The purpose of the event was to explain to students the role and importance of our native language, national traditions, customs, and moral values in preserving national identity, as well as to foster patriotism and respect for national heritage.During the educational hour, the historical journey of our native language, its state status, and its place in an independent country were thoroughly highlighted. The importance of moral values, spiritual treasures, and our national heritage—led by the Epic of Manas—passed down from generation to generation through language, was also discussed. Students expressively recited poems about the native language, explained the meanings of proverbs and sayings, and actively shared their thoughts on preserving and developing the Kyrgyz language in modern society.