Performance based on “Jamilya” story held in Baku

Bishkek, Oct. 23, 2018. /Kabar/. A play based on “Jamilya” story in Kyrgyz of world-famous prose writer, People’s Writer of the Kyrgyz SSR, Academician of the Academy of Sciences of Kyrgyz SSR, Hero of Socialist Labor, Laureate of Lenin and three State Prizes of the USSR Chyngyz Aitmatov was shown on October 19, at the Azerbaijani State Russian Drama Theater named after Samad Vurgun with the support of the International Turkic Heritage and Culture Foundation. President of the International Turkic Heritage and Culture Foundation Gunay Afandiyeva told that the premiere is dedicated to the 90th anniversary of outstanding master of word of the twentieth century, great son of the Turkic world Chyngyz Aitmatov. She said that the works of the brilliant writer are imbued with patriotism, they tell about the life and aspirations of the Kyrgyz people, showing the rich culture and customs of Kyrgyzstan. His work is revered all over the world. Afandiyeva thanked the Ministry of Culture and the Union of Writers of Azerbaijan, the Embassy of the Kyrgyz Republic and the Parliamentary Assembly of Turkic-Speaking Countries - TurkPA for assistance in holding the anniversary event. Minister of Culture Abulfaz Garayev thanked the International Turkic Heritage and Culture Foundation for organizing an evening in memory of the outstanding writer, and stressed that such events bring the brotherly Turkic nations closer together. “Chyngyz Torekulovich is a brilliant prose writer, this cult personality left behind a vast legacy, his memory will live forever. He loved Azerbaijan very much, he treated our people with great warmth, he often came here. The Ministry of Culture of Azerbaijan is also preparing for a large-scale event on the occasion of the 90th anniversary of the great writer, which is scheduled for December. I want to note that I was personally acquainted with him, Chyngyz Torekulovich was a wonderful person. He is the pride of the whole Turkic world. I remember how I took part in the farewell ceremony for the writer. This is an irreplaceable loss,” the Minister added. The General Producer of the performance, public figure, Director of ASSOL Holding, Assol Moldokmatova, read the poem “Plach po Chingizu” (Russian: Плач по Чингизу, lit.: Weeping for Chyngyz) and chanted the hall standing. Assol emphasized that Chyngyz Aitmatov was an artist of human souls, always depicting acute themes of being. “The work “Jamilya” will not leave anyone indifferent, this is the hymn of love, the hymn of a Kyrgyz woman. I am very glad that today we will familiarize the Baku public with this work even closer,” the famous TV presenter shared. People’s writer, chairman of the Writers' Union of Azerbaijan, Anar shared memories of Chyngyz Aitmatov, said that the outstanding master of pen gave the world a huge amount of era-defining works, he was a talent from God. “Chyngyz’s childhood and youth were hard, his father fell victim to Stalin’s repressions. This is reflected in the work of the writer, all his works are imbued with spirituality, make a deep impression on the reader. We repeatedly met with Chyngyz Torekulovich in Baku, Bishkek, Ankara and other cities, I often shared my thoughts with him, and he always supported me,” Anar said. Son of Chyngyz Aitmatov, a Kyrgyz diplomat and statesman Askar Aitmatov shared his memories of his father, thanked the organizers and participants of the event for honoring the memory of the great writer. “I remember how I was a child, I was only 8 years old, and my father took me on a business trip to Baku. This was my first trip abroad. Even then I fell in love with Baku and Azerbaijan, having carried this love through all my life. I know that in your country a lot of people are admirers of my father’s work, for me it is a great honor. I am sure that today's performance will also be a great success, because the story “Jamilya” is a love ballad, one of the most popular works of Chyngyz Aitmatov. Thanks to everyone who is here with us today,” Askar Aitmatov added. The event continued with a performance in which actors Ainura Akylbek kyzy (Jamilya), Ruslan Kurmanaliev (Daniyar) and Sanzhar Sabyrzhan uulu (Seit) were engaged. The director was Honored Worker of the Kyrgyz Republic Talant Apiev. In the story "Jamilya" events unfold during the Great Patriotic War. The scene of action is the Kyrgyz aul. Jamilya is the wife of the elder brother of the story teller Seit. Slender and beautiful, playful and brisk, she does not give herself to be offended and quite openly communicates with people. After getting married, Jamilya got into a good wealthy family. Since all the men were taken to the war, the mother-in-law dominated the family. There were not enough men, and Jamilya was assigned heavy work - to transport grain to the station. Her assistants were her brother-in-law Seita and Daniyar, who returned from the war physically handicapped. The former soldier was at first gloomy and withdrawn. Jamila often made fun of him, but Daniyar endured everything and looked at her with admiration. Warm feelings arose between them, and the main character leaves the village with Daniyar to meet a new life. Local residents condemned her act, but Seit accepted the choice of the daughter-in-law - he could see the birth of true love. The premiere made a deep impression on the audience. The evening was attended by diplomats, cultural figures and art.