Presentation of book “Legends Behind the Kazakh Kuis”

At the international WALS 2024 conference in Astana on September 24-25, there was a presentation of book “Legends Behind the Kazakh Kuis”. The book is written in both Kazakh and English. The compilers of the book are employees of the Centre for Educational Programmes – expert in the subject “Music” Anar Dosanovna Ospanova and illustrator, designer Aisulu Zhumabekovna Almasbayeva.

The originality of this edition lies in the fact that, for the first time in Kazakhstan, Kazakh kui legends are presented in the format of an educational comic book. The reader has a unique opportunity to engage in “5 activities in 1 book”: read, watch, listen, play, and colour. The book features digital augmented reality (AR) technology, allowing the reader to see 3D models of musical instruments, study their structure, read additional information, and even play them virtually.

The book also includes sheet music for the kuis, which can be played on traditional Kazakh instruments. This could serve as a great incentive for further study of Kazakh music.

The coloring pages presented in the book, inspired by legendary kuis, make it not only an educational resource but also a kind of creative workshop.

All the types of activities described in the book set this edition apart from others, making it unique and engaging!