Uyghur customs in the Kazakh press: comparative analysis of ethnopublicism
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.26577/HJ.2024.v71.i1.3Keywords:
Kazakhstan, Uyghur people, traditions, cultural values, traditional culture, newspaper, folklore.Abstract
The study focuses on the current situation of the Uyghur diaspora in Kazakhstan, which represents one of the largest in the country. The cultural values of the ethnos, together with the characteristics of other Turkic peoples, become a key topic of research. The historical aspect, also covering the period of tsarist and Soviet power, reveals the interest shown in Uyghur folklore and culture by world researchers.
The purpose of the work is to highlight the problems of resettlement and adaptation of Uyghurs in Kazakh society, preserving family traditions and identifying the significance of myths presented in the Uyghur press. The methodology includes a comparative analysis of materials from the Uyghur press, sociological studies and analyses of scientific works of various authors.
The work examines the role of the Uyghur diaspora in the development of small and medium-sized businesses in Kazakhstan, emphasizing the contribution of the ethnic group to world civilization. The relevance of the topic in the context of preserving traditional culture after the collapse of the Soviet Union is highlighted based on scientific interest in the problems of our time.
The main results of the work include an analysis of the resettlement and adaptation of the Uyghurs, the preservation of family traditions, and the significance of myths in print. The findings highlight the relevance of the topic, and the value of the study is demonstrated by its contribution to the understanding and preservation of Uyghur cultural heritage, providing a basis for further research.
The practical significance of the work lies in the ability to provide information useful for the preservation and development of the cultural traditions of the Uyghurs in Kazakhstan, as well as in identifying the role of the ethnic group in the modern economy of the country.