Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, together with the heads of state of the member countries of the Organization of Turkic States, opened the Turkic World Alley in Beshtepe Park in Ankara. On the territory of the alley, the President of Kazakhstan also planted a tree. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Kursiv Media.
National pavilions at the alley
The alley features national pavilions of Turkey, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan. The expositions are dedicated to the culture, spiritual traditions, and common historical roots of the Turkic peoples.
Kazakhstan's exhibition
Kazakhstan presented a yurt, whose interior decoration reflects the history of the ancient Turkic civilization. The heads of state were told about the heritage of the Saka, the traditional way of life of Kazakhs in unity with nature, and modern Kazakhstan.
'Saka Hunter' sculpture
The presidents were also shown the sculptural composition 'Saka Hunter,' dedicated to the traditions of hunting with birds of prey and tazy dogs.
Orkhon inscriptions
In addition, the ceremony participants viewed the Orkhon inscriptions, which contain information about ancient Turkic culture.