Today, a celebratory evening was held to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth of poet, translator, and People's Writer of Kazakhstan Kuandyk Tolegenovich Shangytbaev.

The event was attended by the Chairman of the Board of the Union of Writers of Kazakhstan Kulkenov Mereke Abdeshovich, poet, Honored Worker of Kazakhstan, laureate of the State Prize of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Chairman of the Union of Writers of Türksoy Esdaulet Ulykbek Orazbayuly, Turkish poet, translator Fatih Sultan Yılmaz, member of the Union of Writers of Kazakhstan, laureate of the international literary prize "Alash" Meirkhan Akdauletovich, candidate of philological sciences, associate professor Zhakupov Otegen Umbetyrzauly, daughter of K. Shangytbaev Gaukhar Kuandykovna, director of the publishing house "SaGa" Sairan Sadykov, head of the Aktobe regional department of culture, archives and documentation Altynai Yunisovna Yunisova, representative of the Union of Writers of Kazakhstan in the Aktobe region, poet Bauyrzhan Myrzakhmetovich Kurmankulov and other representatives. intelligentsia.

During the evening, guests discussed the poetry and life of Kuandyk Shangytbayev, sharing their heartfelt memories and sincere words.

Students from the Aktobe Higher Humanities College skillfully recited the poet's heartfelt poems. Beautiful songs with lyrics by Kuandyk Shangytbayev were also performed, delighting the audience.

A documentary film about the poet's life was shown during the evening, immersing the audience in the literary spirit of the last century.

The evening was a tribute to a life woven from poetry and a true homage to a writer who made an invaluable contribution to national literature.