The event, dedicated to the bright memory of the outstanding composer, performer, and Honored Artist of the Kyrgyz Republic Ryspay Abdykadyrov, was attended by the Rector of the University, Professor Abdilbayet Mamasyidykov; founder of the International Club Sultan Boroshov; Chief Director of the National Cultural Center under the Ministry of Culture, Information and Youth Policy of the Kyrgyz Republic, Kumarbek Meymankulov; distinguished guests; representatives of the creative intelligentsia; and students continuing the path of the great master.
The honored guests of the event were the first to participate in the ribbon-cutting ceremony and witnessed the official opening of the Center for the Study of Ryspay Abdykadyrov’s Legacy. The center’s exhibits—including a bust of the composer, his personal belongings, musical manuscripts, books, newspaper and magazine publications, as well as video and audio materials dedicated to his life and work—sparked great interest and received high praise from the guests.
The ceremonial opening continued in the university’s large concert hall with the festive program “A Life That Became a Song.” The evening was hosted by Sheraly Egamberdiev, Chairman of the Trade Union Committee of KUIAU and a talented son of the Kyrgyz people. The program began with a video presentation about the activities of the International Club named after Ryspay Abdykadyrov, which included video greetings from club representatives in Turkey, Uzbekistan, and Russia.
The Honorary President of the International Club of Ryspay Abdykadyrov, holder of the International Club Order, First Class, Rector of KUIAU, Professor Abdilbayet Mamasyidykov, in his speech emphasized the globally recognized creative legacy of the great composer and noted that the newly opened center at the university has important and significant tasks ahead.
Today, more than seventy clubs named after Ryspay Abdykadyrov operate in several countries around the world, bringing together over 1,500 members. This allows us to confidently state that Ryspay Abdykadyrov is a composer of international stature,” said Professor A. Mamasyidykov.
During the program, the founder of the International Club of Ryspay Abdykadyrov, Honored Worker of Culture of the Kyrgyz Republic Sultan Boroshov, who has made an invaluable contribution to preserving and popularizing the priceless legacy of the great composer, was ceremonially awarded the title of Honorary Professor by decision of the Academic Council of KUIAU.
In turn, Sultan Boroshov expressed gratitude to the university leadership, stressing that the center will truly become a scientific and creative platform continuing the path of Ryspay Abdykadyrov, and expressed special appreciation to Abdilbayet Asanovich for his support and assistance in opening the center.
A welcoming speech was also delivered by Kumarbek Meymankulov, representative of the Ministry of Culture, Information and Youth Policy of the Kyrgyz Republic, who noted that the opening of the center is a timely and important step. Highly appreciating the efforts to preserve and revive the composer’s creative heritage, he presented Sultan Boroshov with an Honorary Certificate.
During the event, songs by Ryspay Abdykadyrov and musical works dedicated to him were performed, creating a warm atmosphere, heartfelt enjoyment, and spiritual inspiration for the guests.
It should be recalled that the outstanding composer and musician Ryspay Abdykadyrov was born on January 12, 1941, in the village of Kyzyl-Bulak, Kara-Kuldzha District, Osh Region. From early childhood, he was connected with the world of music. In 1963, he graduated from Osh Pedagogical Institute. His creative journey began at the Kara-Kuldzha People’s Theater, continued at the Jalal-Abad Theater, and later at the capital’s Philharmonic. More than four hundred songs—such as “Öskön zher,” “Sagynam, tuulgan zher seni,” “Tügöyüm,” “Esindebi,” “Jürök valsy,” “Jüröktü kettin jaralap,” “Sagynuu,” “Izdeym seni” and many others—gained wide recognition and forever found resonance in the hearts of listeners.
The great composer passed away on September 12, 1994, after a long illness.
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