The Faculty of Oriental Studies Celebrated Hindi Language Day

On September 29, 2026, within the framework of Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4) — “Quality Education,” specifically Target 4.7, aimed at fostering knowledge of cultural diversity, global citizenship, and sustainable development, the Hindi and Urdu Languages Section of the Department of Middle Eastern and South Asian Studies at Al-Farabi Kazakh National University participated in a ceremonial event dedicated to the Hindi language and culture.

The event was organized jointly with the Representation of India (ROI) in Almaty, operating under the Embassy of the Republic of India in the Republic of Kazakhstan.

The celebration brought together Kazakhstani admirers of Indian culture, representatives of the Indian business community, students and faculty members, as well as Indian citizens studying and working in Almaty.

The distinguished guests of the event included His Excellency Mr. Y.K. Sailash Thanagal, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of India to the Republic of Kazakhstan, as well as representatives of the Indian diplomatic mission.

During the event, participants demonstrated their knowledge of Hindi and introduced the guests to India’s rich cultural heritage. The programme featured Hindi-language poetry recitations, Indian songs, dance performances, and short theatrical sketches.

The performances by students of the Indian Studies section — Nurlan A., Arynova T., Tukamova A., Yrysbay A., Shaken Zh., and others — attracted particular attention. They demonstrated a high level of proficiency in Hindi and Urdu, as well as a sincere interest in Indian culture.

At the conclusion of the event, Mr. I. K. S. Thanagal expressed his warm gratitude to the students and faculty members of the Indian Studies section for their interest in and appreciation of India, its language, culture, and traditions. All participants were presented with certificates and commemorative gifts.

For the Hindi and Urdu Section of the Department of the Middle East and South Asia, joint cultural and educational events with the Indian side have already become a valued tradition. Such meetings contribute to the development of students’ language competencies, the strengthening of academic and cultural ties between Kazakhstan and India, and the creation of a space for intercultural communication.