The Kyrgyz ethno-musical "Raymaly and Begimai" was showcased in Moscow, organized by the creative team of the Toktogul Satylganov Kyrgyz National Philharmonic. This event was dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the famous writer Chyngyz Aitmatov.
According to information provided by the Ministry of Culture of the Kyrgyz Republic, on December 14, the musical, based on a legend from Aitmatov's novel "And the Day Lasts More Than a Century," was presented at the Moscow concert hall. The performance took place as part of a decree from the President of the Kyrgyz Republic.
During the event, welcoming speeches were made by the Ambassador of the Kyrgyz Republic to Russia Kubanychbek Bokontayev and the Deputy Minister of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy Askaraly Madaminov. They expressed their intention to continue cultural cooperation aimed at strengthening friendship between the two nations.
Also during the official part, the President of the Ch. Aitmatov Foundation Eldar Aitmatov awarded the musical's chief director Umatbek Kadyrov with a Letter of Appreciation, and the General Director of the National Philharmonic, People's Artist of the Kyrgyz Republic Kyrgyzbay Osmonov, was presented with the "Chyngyz Aitmatov" medal.
The audience in Moscow and fellow countrymen warmly welcomed this musical, which became a bright event in the cultural life of the capital. ```
