TYPES OF CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS IN THE LIFE OF THE KAZAKH PEOPLE (A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF A. ISKAKOV’S MANUSCRIPT FROM THE FUND OF THE CENTRAL STATE MUSEUM OF THE REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN)

Abstract

The article examines the manuscript by Arkham Iskakov (1885–1962) titled «Қазақтың өмірінде болған әдет, ғұрып, салт, сана», which is preserved in the collection of the Central State Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Attention is drawn to the fact that Arkham Iskakov, who dedicated his entire life to collecting, preserving, and shaping his rich heritage, was not only a memoirist but also an ethnographic source describing the traditional Kazakh way of life.

The article analyzes his role as a researcher and guardian of Kazakh national values, customs, and ethno cultural identity. The contribution of the manuscript to the preservation of national culture and the transmission of the customs and traditions of our people, which are practiced in the traditional Kazakh environment, is discussed. Special emphasis is placed on his efforts aimed at the revival of national identity, customs, and cultural values. The manuscript contains descriptions related to the tradition and the author's comments related to it. The manuscript’s role in preserving centuries-old heritage passed down from generation to generation through traditions, customs, forms of art, and lifestyle is explored.

The significance of this work lies in its potential use as supplementary material in assessing spiritual heritage and embedding it in the consciousness of future generations, particularly in the context of providing spiritual and moral education in educational institutions.