A Curatorial Session on “Reading Culture as the Foundation of Spiritual Development” Was Held at the Department of the Far East.

A curatorial session entitled “Reading Culture as the Foundation of Spiritual Development” was held at the Faculty of Oriental Studies of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University.

The main objectives of the event were to increase students’ interest in reading, foster a culture of reading, and highlight the importance of books in personal and spiritual development.

During the session, participants discussed the role of reading in broadening one’s horizons, developing critical thinking, and fostering spiritual values. Students shared their views on the importance of reading and exchanged opinions on the literary works they had read. Particular attention was also given to promoting reading culture among young people and encouraging reading as a regular daily habit.

The session emphasized that books are not only a source of knowledge but also an important means of enriching one’s inner world and broadening intellectual horizons. The event aimed to strengthen students’ interest in reading, encourage their pursuit of knowledge, and motivate them to pursue spiritual development.

Such educational activities contribute to enhancing the intellectual potential of young people and fostering well-rounded individuals who respect national and universal human values.