The greatness of every nation is reflected in its cultural heritage, traditions, language, and spiritual values that have been created, perfected, and preserved through the ages. The rich culture of the Turkmen people, which dates back thousands of years, continues to guide and inspire new generations today. This heritage is not merely a memory of the past but a treasure that unites our people, encouraging diligence, harmony, and peace.
Our ancestors demonstrated their creative talents in every field — from carpet weaving to music composition and epic storytelling. Timeless epics such as “Gorogly,” “Shasenem and Garyp,” “Zohre and Tahyr,” “Gul and Bilbil,” “Gul and Senuber,” “Huyrlukga and Hemra,” and “Sayat and Hemra” were born from the heart of the people and have lived through centuries. Preserving this national heritage and carrying it forward in the spirit of a new era is our sacred duty. Every piece of work and every creative act of today’s youth carries inspiration drawn from the past. To study our national heritage means to illuminate the path toward the future.
Studying national heritage is not only about learning history it is about knowing oneself and one’s roots. Every page of our people’s creative and laborious journey serves as a valuable example for younger generations. The heritage inherited from the past gains new beauty in modern creativity and continues to inspire the road to the future.
Lachyn KAKAJANOVA,
head of the General department of the Mary velayat Council of the
Youth organization of Turkmenistan named after Magtymguly.
