The “Welcome, Students!” ceremony for first-year students, held at the Astana branch of a department affiliated with Abai University, filled the students with excitement and brought together youthful energy and creative inspiration. Filled with beautiful music, lively dances and vibrant performances, the event became one of the most memorable moments of student life.

The ceremony opened with the sound of fanfare. Abai’s thought-provoking lines, “You, too, are a brick in this world; find where you belong and take your place…”, appeared on the screen, adding profound meaning to the event. The “DUDARAI” Dance Ensemble then took the stage, further enlivening the festive atmosphere and receiving an enthusiastic response from the audience.

During the official part of the ceremony, Bolat Tilep, Chairman of the Management Board and Rector of Abai KazNPU, delivered a congratulatory address and encouraged the students to pursue ambitious goals throughout their educational journey.

“You are the young generation of a new digital era. The next four years of undergraduate study and two years of master’s study will be a vitally important period in your lives. Along this path, I believe it is your sacred duty to pursue knowledge, develop a passion for science and the arts, and take an active part in sports and public life. I wish you all good health, ambitious goals and the fulfilment of your greatest dreams,” said Bolat Anapiyauly.

One of the most meaningful moments for the young people embarking on a new chapter of student life was the oath-taking ceremony. Yerkin Yelnur, a Mathematics student, took an oath on behalf of this year’s first-year students to remain committed to the traditions and values of the university. The moment when Bolat Anapiyauly presented Yerkin with his student ID card filled the venue with great joy and excitement.

Samat Ibrayev, Head of the Department for Youth Policy of Astana, also attended the event as a special guest. He congratulated the students and wished them every success in their future endeavours.

The concert programme showcased the students’ talents and creative potential. A dynamic performance by the “SAMGAU” Dance Group, a dance presented by the “QAGANAT” Creative Association, and songs performed by popular singer Yersultan Omar, winner of The Voice of Qazaqstan. Children — 2022, added further colour to the evening. Akerke Medelkhan performed the song “Men dep oila…”, while Luiza Azamatkyzy took the stage with the composition “DIAMOND”.

The dance performance by the student self-government organisation also made a strong impression on the audience. The creative performance “Abaiymnan tapqanym!”, presented by Talgat Zhanayev, Luiza Azamatkyzy, Zhazira Myrzabai and Yernar Apende, further enriched the programme.

The evening of music and art continued with a dance party organised by “DJ KORKEM”. Young people gathered on the dance floor, enjoyed the music and shared the excitement and joy of student life.

The event brought young people together, opened the way for new friendships and created many warm shared memories. Such cultural and educational events not only help students develop their creative abilities but also strengthen their sense of unity and inspire them to participate actively in university life.

Abai University Media Centre