Kyrgyz-Turkish University “Manas” (KTMU) as part of events dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the founding, conducted a thematic trip called “Journey from Manas to History.”
The goal of the action was to get acquainted with historical and tourist attractions at the foot of the Tien Shan, as well as support for the moral spirit of students on the eve of the new educational years. For this, a flight of a special train was organized to the city of Balykchi.
about a thousand students, teachers, employees, members of their families and representatives of the university leadership set off from Bishkek. The four -hour trip in one direction was accompanied by reading books, songs, shooting video content for social networks and folk dancing.
, the programs of the Manas television channel with information about ancient settlements, canyons, monuments, statues and caravan sarahs along the Bishkek -Balykchy route were broadcast on the screens. From the windows of the train, students observed the natural beauties of the region: mountain landscapes, rivers and grazing horses.
At the Balykchi station, the guests were met by local authorities with traditional bread and honey. Students visited the city beach and parks on the shores of Issyk-Kulya. A concert was held on the big stage by the lake.
We are more than the University
Rector of KTMU, Professor Alpaplan Jaylan, in an interview with an anadol correspondent, emphasized that Manas University is not just an educational institution. He noted that Kyrgyzstan has a rich historical heritage, and the task of the trip was to form students of historical consciousness.
“Issyk -Kul, immediately causes the name of the writer Genghis Aitmatov,” said Jaylan, adding that the university seeks to acquaint young people with outstanding literature figures. Almaz Ibraev emphasized that the purpose of the trip is to convey the story to the general public and especially to the young generation. According to him, the anniversary events will continue.
The director of the Center for Development and Consulting students Nazira Kubanychbek noted that the university always pays attention to its students and teachers.
Anar Dzhaparova, an employee of the Anara Dzhaparova train that for the first time in her practice sees how all the train wagons were provided exclusively to students of one The university.
Aizat Apalieva, a second -year student, said that during the trip she received new knowledge about the attractions and prepared materials for social networks.
Travel coordinator Professor Kemal Polat said that the initiator of the event was the rector of Alpaslan Jaylan. According to him, the project was implemented jointly with the Kyrgyz State Railway Company and the Balykchi municipality.
is not just a trip, but an event with historical, scientific, cultural, sociological and entertaining aspects, ”said Polat. world, and we proved this once again by organizing a symbolic trip on a train.