“My Mother Tongue – the Great Heritage of the Nation”

An event dedicated to the Day of the State Language of the Kyrgyz Republic was held under the supervision of Gulbara Zhoroeva and with the participation of the FLc-3-23 group from the Department of English Language and Literature, Institute of Philology, Jalal-Abad State University named after B. Osmonov.

The main purpose of the event was to increase students’ appreciation of their mother tongue, promote respect for the state language, and strengthen their understanding of national values, culture, traditions, and spiritual heritage.

During the event, the students presented slides on the role and importance of language in human life and society, emphasizing that language is an essential part of a nation’s spiritual heritage.

The program included a variety of cultural and creative activities. Students presented “Akynек,” a traditional performance, as well as artistic readings, proverbs and sayings, and excerpts from epic poems. They also performed songs dedicated to the mother tongue and demonstrated their creativity and speaking skills.

In addition, interactive language games and engaging activities were organized for both teachers and students. These activities created a friendly and festive atmosphere and encouraged active participation.

The event highlighted the idea that a mother tongue is an invaluable heritage that preserves the history, culture, traditions, and spiritual values of a nation and passes them from one generation to another.

Respect for language means respect for one’s people. Preserving and developing the mother tongue is a shared responsibility of every generation.