At Jalal-Abad International University, the curators of the Department of Humanities and Natural Sciences organized a festive event dedicated to Nooruz, one of the most revered spring holidays, for first-year students.

The event was attended by the Dean of the Faculty, Sh.M. Astanov, faculty members of the department, and international students. A meaningful program was prepared for them, aimed at introducing the history, significance, and traditions of celebrating Nooruz. The participants were told about the importance of this holiday as a symbol of the renewal of nature, peace, harmony, and good hopes.

During the meeting, the students were shown a video about the preparation of sumolok, one of the main traditional dishes of Nooruz. The participants also became acquainted with Kyrgyz national dishes, customs, and festive treats reflecting the richness and uniqueness of the national culture.

Particular interest was sparked by the comparison of Nooruz with the Indian holiday Holi. Such a comparison made it possible to highlight the shared values of the two cultures — joy, unity, renewal, and respect for traditions — as well as to note the distinctive features of their national celebrations.

Holding such events plays an important role in fostering respect for national traditions, broadening students’ cultural outlook, and strengthening friendship among representatives of different countries.