Turkmenistan continues preparations for a large-scale celebration of the 300th anniversary of the birth of the classic of Turkmen literature, poet and philosopher Magtymguly Pyragy. The significant date will be celebrated in 2024, declared at the suggestion of Turkmenistan by the International Organization of Turkic Culture (TURKSOY) «The Year of the great poet and philosopher of the Turkic World – Magtymguly Pyragy».
Among the inhabitants of our country, interest in the creative heritage of the outstanding poet continues to grow. The attention of the world readership does not fade away either. The literary works of Magtymguly translated into dozens of foreign languages are studied in the homeland of the Turkmen poet and far beyond its borders.
Recently, the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Azerbaijan and the National academy of sciences of Azerbaijan (ANAS) in Baku organized a scientific and practical conference dedicated to the 300th anniversary of the great classical poet Magtymguly Pyragy at the Institute of literature named after Nizami Ganjavi. The main topic of discussion was the invaluable contribution of the Turkmen philosopher to world literature.
The poetic talent of the philosopher served as the key thesis for the round table meeting, which took place the other day at the State museum of the State cultural centre of Turkmenistan.
The participants in the discussion - mentors, young writers and poets highlighted important topics in the multilateral work of Magtymguly- patriotism, brotherhood, philanthropy. Noting that during the Revival of a new epoch of a sovereign state, the literary heritage of the poet remains an inexhaustible source in the education of the younger generation.
A large cultural event was held at the monument to Magtymguly in the city of Mary. Here, librarians organized a book exhibition, presenting to the public attention dozens of poetic collections of the poet, as well as various books about Turkmenistan. Philosophical and lyrical poems of Magtymguly were performed by contemporary poets.
Also, on the square near the monument, the artists of the State drama theatre named after Kemine of the Mary Velayat showed a literary and musical composition dedicated to the upcoming significant date.
