On November 22, the Presidential Center of the Republic of Kazakhstan hosted an Open Doors Day event titled "I Will Take You to the Museum," organized by the Cultural and Educational Projects Service. The event welcomed students from Secondary School No. 104 to participate in museum lessons.
The event began with a thematic lecture titled "State Symbols of the Republic of Kazakhstan," during which the audience reviewed the history of the state flag, coat of arms, and national anthem. The lecturer provided a detailed analysis of the heraldic symbols of the flag and coat of arms, explaining their meanings and ideological significance. She also examined the lyrics of the national anthem, explaining the deep meanings carried by its words and expressions. The students were shown historical documents from the collections of the museum and the archive of the Presidential Center.
The lesson "The Institution of Batyrhood: Traditions, Status, and Weapons" took place in the museum hall "Kazakhstan in the World Community." Here, the students learned about the tradition of giving weapons as gifts and explored the weapon collections on display. The lecturer explained the concept of "bes karu" and talked about the five types of weapons of the Kazakh batyr, as well as the institution of batyrhood in general.
In the lesson "Kazakh Musical Art," held in the museum's interactive hall, the students learned about the history and unique features of Kazakh national musical instruments: the kobyz, dombra, and zhetygen, and heard their sounds. The lecturer also shared information about the lives and works of prominent Kazakh composers and musicians.
