Vice Minister of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Türkiye Visited the “Darkhan Dala” Village

Dr. Serdar Çam, Vice Minister of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Türkiye, together with his official delegation, visited the yurts set up along the Caspian coast and witnessed the shared cultural heritage of Turkic-speaking peoples. They first explored the Kazakh traditions in the “Suun Aighyr” village. Artists from the Mangystau district warmly welcomed the esteemed guest and impressed the Turkish delegation with their performances.

“Our cultures are shared. In the past, we learned about all the traditions here and brought them to Anatolia. Now we are learning new things and witnessing long-forgotten customs. For example, in front of a yurt, we saw the traditional Kazakh ceremony of cutting a child’s tethers (tusau kesu). If fate allows, we’ll try to revive and practice this tradition ourselves,” said Dr. Serdar Çam, Vice Minister of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Türkiye.

Afterward, the delegation closely observed the works of artisans from Turkic-speaking nations in the “Craftsmen’s Village.” Dr. Serdar Çam expressed his joy at visiting Mangystau, the ancestral land of the Turkic peoples.

“We feel truly happy, as we are standing on our ancestral land. We are in the beautiful city of Aktau, which has developed both tourism and culture. Mangystau is a region where our shared culture has been preserved in its purest form. The presence of a seaport in this city boosts its economic recognition. I am confident that Aktau’s status will rise after this festive event. We are gathered in a city that holds great significance for the Turkic world. We are deeply experiencing the history we share as the Turkic world,” said Dr. Serdar Çam.

Official representatives from countries united by a common history and culture were in high spirits during the gathering of Turkic-speaking peoples. They showed great respect for the art and culture that emphasized shared values.

“I wish unity, brotherhood, and a strong foundation for the Turkic world’s history, and its continuation into the future. It is very important for our younger generation to know the history of Turkic-speaking peoples,” said Dr. Serdar Çam, Vice Minister of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Türkiye.