Aktobe's Storytellers Race for a Historic Global Record in Turkic Epic Poetry
In Aktobe, a historic attempt is underway to preserve Turkic epic traditions. Local zhyrshy—traditional storytellers—are performing folk epics non-stop at the Aktobe Folk Art Center. Their goal is to earn a place in the Global Book of Records (GBR) for the first time among Turkic-speaking peoples.
The event features a structured programme of termes, folk songs, and legendary tales such as Kyrymnyn Qyryk Batyry. Performers must stay on site without breaks, with experts monitoring them 24 hours a day to meet official GBR standards.
No Turkic epic tradition has ever been recorded in the GBR before. This initiative, however, has already gained international recognition. Kuandyk Kudaibergenov, the GBR's general registration officer for Asia and Africa, attended the performances in person. The project received approval from a majority of international experts. If successful, Aktobe's storytellers will become the first Turkic performers included in the GBR for epic poetry preservation.
The round-the-clock performances mark a significant effort to document and safeguard Turkic oral heritage. Officials and experts are closely observing the event, which could set a new record in global cultural preservation. The outcome will determine whether Aktobe's tradition enters the GBR as a historic first.
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