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Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian –
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
ALMATY, June 27 (Xinhua) — A grand ceremony was held in Almaty on Friday to reopen the Xian Xinghai monument and its adjacent square after restoration.
In his welcoming speech, Zhanibek Abdrashov, head of the Kazakh Foreign Ministry’s office in Almaty, noted the strong friendship between Xian Xinghai and Kazakh composer Bakhytzhan Baikadamov. “The monument we are unveiling today is not just a symbol of the memory of the great composer. It is a symbol of friendship, mutual understanding and cultural unity. It is a reminder of how, in difficult times, music can unite hearts, overcome borders and become the voice of humanity,” said Zh. Abdrashov.
Deputy Head of the Almaty City Culture Department Arman Khalbekov said in his speech that the event is of great importance for the cultural life of Kazakhstan and China. “Friendly relations between Kazakhstan and China have deep historical roots… These historical ties are being revived today. This friendship continues to develop not only in the economy and partnership, but also in cultural ties,” he noted.
Gulaim Zhumabekova, director of the State Museum of Arts of Kazakhstan, said that this monument is not just a sculptural object, but also a symbol of historical memory, gratitude and cultural ties between the two nations. “Today we are not just opening a renovated monument — we are once again emphasizing the importance of cultural ties between Kazakhstan and China,” said G. Zhumabekova.
In her ceremonial speech, Chinese Consul General in Almaty Jiang Wei called for the preservation and strengthening of friendly ties between the two countries. “Let us together preserve and continue the friendship between China and Kazakhstan, embodied in the music of Xian Xinghai and Baikadamov, strengthen mutual understanding and closeness between the peoples of the two countries, and jointly build an even closer community of shared destiny between China and Kazakhstan,” she concluded.
Following the unveiling ceremony of the monument, a retrospective screening of the film “Composer,” released in 2019, was held. It is the first Chinese-Kazakh joint film that won the prestigious 18th Huabiao Film Award and other awards. –0–