The Pearl of the Aral Sea Region exhibition opened in Almaty

    Culture & Arts 28 September 2022 1596

    The Central State Museum of Kazakhstan hosted the opening ceremony of the mobile exhibition "Aralboy Marjany" ("Pearl of the Aral Sea region"), dedicated to the popularization of the rich historical and cultural heritage of the Karakalpak people.

    The event was attended by representatives of scientific and academic circles of Kazakhstan, compatriots from among the activists of the Karakalpak diaspora, students, as well as employees of the Consulate General of Uzbekistan.

    The exhibition presents more than 150 exhibits of the State Museum of History and Culture of the Republic of Karakalpakstan, including both archaeological and ethnographic collections, national costumes and jewelry, demonstrating not only the history, but also the way of life, traditional culture of the Karakalpak people.

    Director of the State Museum of History and Culture of the Republic of Karakalpakstan Aijamal Yusupova spoke about the ongoing work to popularize the museum collection, the attention paid by the Government of Uzbekistan to strengthen the material and technical base of the museum, the news agency "Dunyo" reports.

    The exhibition will continue its work until October 6.