Iran Press/ Asia: The agreement was celebrated during an event featuring performances and workshops, highlighting the commitment of both nations to deepen their cultural connections.
The "Iranian Culture, Art, and Civilization" program at the university was highlighted as the first step in this initiative.
The event, titled "Iranian Culture, Art, and Civilization," featured a musical and artistic program attended by Ali Akbar Talebi Matin, the Cultural Counselor of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Kazakhstan, Raushan Nortaza, President of the National University of Arts, Azamat Zhelturguzov, Vice President for Academic, Cultural, and International Relations, various university officials, professors, a large number of students, and members of the Iranian community in Astana. The event took place at the university's Ergen Hall.
The ceremony began with the signing of the cooperation agreement between Iran's Cultural Counsellor in Kazakhstan and the National University of Arts. During his speech, President Raushan Nortaza praised Iran's rich civilization, culture, literature, and language, noting his personal familiarity with classical Iranian music.
He added, "As a scholar of classical and traditional music, I can confidently say that classical music is not exclusive to Europe."Nortaza expressed hope that this agreement would lead to further cultural and artistic cooperation with Iran, and the current program marked the first step in strengthening these ties. He described the event as a unique opportunity for faculty and students to become familiar with Iran's culture and art.
Ali Akbar Talebi Matin, Iran's Cultural Counselor in Kazakhstan, spoke about the strong cultural ties between Iran and the National University of Arts. He emphasized the long-standing and stable relations between Iran and Kazakhstan, reinforced by numerous high-level visits between the two countries' officials.
Talebi Matin noted that "The relations between our two nations are expanding across various sectors, including scientific, educational, cultural, and artistic fields, as well as through book publishing, translation, exhibitions, and academic exchanges."Ahmad Shirzadian also quoted Mehdi Zare, leader of the Seluk Music Group, who expressed gratitude for the warm hospitality of the Kazakh people. He hoped that their performance, titled "Kooch,"* specially prepared for their trip to Kazakhstan, would successfully introduce the diverse music of different regions of Iran to Kazakh audiences.
During the event, the Seluk Music Group presented a traditional music workshop, where they skillfully performed local music from various regions of Iran, showcasing the history, background, and structure of each musical instrument.
The second part of the program featured an Iranian miniature and watercolor painting exhibition and workshop, which was warmly received by students and sparked their interest in Iranian painting techniques.
At the end of the program, it was agreed that a delegation from the National University of Arts would visit Iran’s Isfahan University of Arts. In return, with the support of Iran's Cultural Counselor in Astana, a group of Iranian art and music experts would visit Kazakhstan to conduct educational workshops for the university's students.
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