With
the participation of Vice-President of Astana International University Kairat
Amangeldinovich Abdrakhmanov, a large-scale cultural evening dedicated to the
upcoming Spring Festival and the celebration of the Chinese Lunar New Year was
held in the capital. The event took place at Maqsut Narikbayev University and
brought together Chinese language teachers, school students, and university
students from leading educational institutions across the city. For the
academic community of Kazakhstan, this was the first Spring Festival celebrated
on such a scale.
Students
of the Kazakhstan branch of Beijing Language and Culture University (BLCU),
operating on the basis of Astana International University, played a special
role in the program. They demonstrated not only their artistic talents but also
a deep understanding of Chinese culture, traditions, and language.
Baurzhan
Tleumetov, Director of BLCU from the Kazakh side, emphasized the importance of
such events7
Currently,
BLCU has 152 students enrolled in the Foundation program and 91 undergraduate
students studying in a dual-degree program specializing in “Chinese language
translation” and “Teaching Chinese” as a foreign language.
This
evening was more than just a celebration; it was a living example of how
dialogue between nations is built through culture, language, and creativity. At
the heart of this dialogue were the students of the Beijing Language and
Culture University branch at Astana International University.