A ceremonial event dedicated to the 85th anniversary of the talented poet-mentor Amangozel Shagulyeva took place in Ashgabat

A ceremonial event dedicated to the 85th anniversary of the outstanding artist of our country, Hero of Turkmenistan, talented poet-mentor Amangozel Shagulyeva was held at the National Music and Drama Theater of Turkmenistan named after Matymguly in the International Year of Peace and Trust. On the occasion of the birthday of the poet-Hero, the National Leader of the Turkmen people Hero- Arkadag and Arkadagly Hero Serdar sent congratulatory messages to her.

The celebration of the significant anniversary began with the patriotic literary and musical composition «Adyň arşa galdy Arkadag bilen, Arkadagly Gahryman Serdar bilen!», which was masterfully performed by the artists of the Magtymguly National Music and Drama Theatre .

The composition was accompanied by a demonstration on a large monitor of a video dedicated to the life and work of the master and poet-mentor A. Shagulyeva .

Then the official part of the ceremony began. First of all, the Congratulatory Message of the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, addressed to the Hero of Turkmenistan Amangozel was read out Shagulyeva on the occasion of her birthday.

In the Message of the National Leader of the Turkmen people Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov noted that in the era of the Revival of the new era of a powerful state under the leadership of the President of Turkmenistan, based on modern traditions, the national culture and art of artistic words are consistently enriched. The historical transformations carried out in the country and the successes achieved in the international arena are primarily widely reflected in the works of our writers, poets and journalists. Hero Arkadag emphasized that in this matter a special role is given to the work of Amangozel Shagulyeva .

In his congratulations, Hero Arkadag also noted that among Turkmens, 85 years is considered the highest manifestation of wisdom, nobility and maturity, expressing confidence that A. Shagulyeva will continue to delight readers with her wonderful works, which echo the voice of the era and praise the successes and achievements of our country.

To the thunderous applause of the participants of the celebration, on behalf of the National Leader of the Turkmen people, the poet was presented with a beautiful bouquet of flowers.

Then at the ceremony honoring the Hero of Turkmenistan Amangozel Shagulyeva on the occasion of her birthday, was read a congratulatory message from President Serdar Berdimuhamedov . The message from the head of state notes: "We are immensely proud of your poems and verses, which glorify the grandiose achievements of our Fatherland and the significant events of the current era on a historical scale... Your works are very important in the patriotic education of the younger generation, the establishment of unity in society, the ideals of humanism and nobility."

Arkadagly Hero Serdar, especially emphasized the hard work over many years of A. Shagulyeva, continuing the creative path of our outstanding writers, in the further improvement of Turkmen literature, noting that she made a huge contribution to the popularization of the achievements of Turkmen literature in the world, familiarizing foreign readers with Turkmen poetry.

In his congratulatory message, the head of state also emphasized that the books written by the poetess have become favorites for many, since the ideas promoted in them are the voice of her heart, the inspiring melody of the grandiose achievements of the era. Expressing confidence that A. Shagulyeva, being a master poet, will continue to inspire young writers on the bright path of creativity, to please our happy people with impeccable works, the President of the country addressed her heartfelt congratulations on her birthday, celebrated this year, marked by celebrations on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the country's neutrality, and wishes for good health, long life and creative success.

The congratulations of Arkadagly Hero Serdar were met with prolonged applause by the participants of the ceremony, at which moment the master, poet-mentor was presented with a beautiful bouquet of flowers on behalf of the President of Turkmenistan.

Then Oguljahan Atabayeva, Vice President for Medical Activities of the Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charitable Foundation for Assistance to Children in Need of Guardianship, took the word.

Congratulating the Hero of Turkmenistan, the poetess on her birthday, O. Atabaeva wished her good health, long life, a sharp pen, further development and popularization of her work, noting that A. Shagulyeva is among the individuals who deserve special respect for her enormous contribution to the development of culture and art in our country, enriching the spiritual wealth of the Turkmen people.

As noted, the many years of sincere work of A. Shagulyeva received high praise from her beloved Motherland and people.

"You have been awarded the high title of "Hero of Turkmenistan" and have been presented with numerous government awards. These achievements are worthy of honoring. As a Hero of Turkmenistan, People's Writer of Turkmenistan, laureate of the International Prize named after Magtymguly, you successfully convey to the general public with your sharp, meaningful, artistic and poetic word the essence of the transformations taking place in our independent Motherland, the state policy of the Hero Arkadag , Arkadagly Hero Serdar, aimed at further improving the lives of the people and developing the glorious Motherland," said O. Atabaeva .

Oguljahan Atabayeva, Vice President for Medical Activities of the Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charitable Foundation for Assistance to Children in Need of Guardianship, also noted that the people are waiting for each poem of the poetess A. Shagulyeva with great love and interest . In conclusion, once again sincerely congratulating the poetess on her anniversary, O. Atabaeva wished her inexhaustible creative inspiration and long life.

O. Atabaeva concluded her speech with wonderful wishes: "May each of your deeds leave an indelible mark in the hearts of our people. May each day be filled with success and happiness."

A. Shagulyeva was presented with a beautiful bouquet of flowers from the Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charitable Foundation for Assistance to Children in Need of Guardianship.

A. Shagulyeva expressed her heartfelt gratitude to the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Hero- Arkadag , as well as to the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov and the Vice President for Medical Activities of the Gurbanguly Charitable Foundation for Assistance to Children in Need of Care Berdimuhamedov Oguljahan ­ Atabayeva for the high honor and recognition, and proudly noted that it is an inexhaustible joy for her to glorify the current happy era, Arkadagly Hero Serdar, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, our united people and the large-scale successes achieved under the far-sighted leadership of the head of state.

The celebration continued with performances by famous singers, musical and dance groups of the country. Listening to songs that give inspiration and joy, to the words of the master and poet-mentor A. Shagulyeva , the participants of the ceremony watched with great interest the performances dedicated to the remarkable event.

The speakers, including People's Artist of Turkmenistan, Hero of Turkmenistan J. Saparova , Executive Secretary of the National Commission of Turkmenistan on the activities of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), Hero of Turkmenistan Ch. Rustemova , Hero of Turkmenistan, sculptor Saragt Babayev, especially emphasized that the Hero of Turkmenistan, People's Writer of Turkmenistan, laureate of the International Prize named after Magtymguly Amangozel Shagulyeva, a widely known and respected poet in the country, is endowed with creative inspiration and with her winged lines she warmly responds to all the important events and transformations taking place in our homeland.

In each line of her poems one can feel the impulses of the inspired heart of a poet and a person devoted to the Fatherland and beloved people. Creativity of Amangozel Shagulyeva plays an important role in strengthening the unity and cohesion of the Turkmen people, in educating young people in the spirit of patriotism. Her poems, imbued with ardent love for her beloved Motherland, are popular among readers and formed the basis for songs by famous pop performers, noted singers, writers, poets, public figures, journalists, masters of culture and art who performed at the ceremony.

In her speech, the official representative of Turkmenistan to the Secretariat of the International Organization of Turkic Culture (TURKSOY) L. Ovezgeldiyeva emphasized that each book of the poetess is the embodiment of her inner world, love of life, boundless love for her beloved people, for their ancient and eternal history. In honor of the poetess's birthday, L. Ovezgeldiyeva announced the publication of a collection of poems "Women and Word in the Turkic World" in nine languages - Turkmen, Azerbaijani, Kazakh, Kyrgyz, Uzbek, Turkish, English, French and Russian - and presented the first copy of this book to A. Shagulyeva , wishing that the new book would become a kind of bridge uniting peoples, countries and cultures in the International Year of Peace and Trust.

The high level of the celebration held at the National Music and Drama Theater of Turkmenistan named after Magtymguly, on the occasion of the birthday of the Hero of Turkmenistan, master, mentor and poet Amangozel Shagulyeva is evidence that thanks to the noble activities of the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Hero Arkadag and President Arkadagly Hero Serdar, our country has deep respect for national culture and literature, honors outstanding personalities, pays tribute to the work of cultural and artistic figures, including creative workers who contribute to the prosperity of the Motherland. In this regard, during the ceremony, speakers expressed sincere gratitude to Hero Arkadag and Arkadagly Hero Serdar for the opportunities and conditions created for celebrating such glorious anniversaries and significant dates in our sovereign country, and wishes for good health, long life, and further great success in activities for the benefit of the people and the state.

At the end of the ceremony, words of sincere gratitude were once again expressed to the National Leader of the Turkmen people, the Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, as well as President Serdar Berdimuhamedov and the Vice President for Medical Activities of the Gurbanguly Charitable Foundation for Assistance to Children in Need of Care Berdimuhamedov ­ Oguljahan ­ Atabaeva for congratulations and good wishes on the occasion of her birthday from the Hero of Turkmenistan, master-mentor, poetess Amangozel Shagulyeva .

As the poetess emphasized, such a high honor bestowed upon her at the state level is a tribute to our national culture and Turkmen literature. A. Shagulyeva expressed her bright feelings in poetic lines dedicated to the sacred Motherland, our united people, the Hero Arkadag and Arkadagly Hero Serdar.

The ceremony ended with the performance of the beautiful and inspiring song «Ýaşa, ýaşa, Milli Lider Gahryman Arkadagymyz, Arkadagly Gahryman Serdarymyz!», created on the verses of the Hero of Turkmenistan, master, poet-mentor Amangozel Shagulyeva .

Source: State News Agency of Turkmenistan