Zhanylsynzat Turganbayeva: Culture That Lives

WOMEN UP!: Central Asia & Beyond

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Many people think culture is only about the past.

However , for Zhanylsynzat Turganbayeva, culture is something living that grows with society.
She is a cultural researcher who works to protect and rethink traditions.

She believes that culture is not only about forms, but about meaning and values.

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In her work, she respects local communities and believes that culture lives through people. She supports sharing knowledge between generations and helping young people learn from experienced masters.
She also speaks about the important role of women in Central Asia.

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Women have always shared knowledge through traditions, crafts, and stories.
Zhanylsynzat Turganbayeva shows that traditions can change and still keep their values.

Her story is about quiet leadership and caring for the future by protecting the past.

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Do you consider the protection of traditions to be an important part of society today?