Discussion in Yakutsk revolves around the plan for the advancement of the national holidays "Ysyah Tuymada" and "Us Hatyn"
The Yakutsk city district administration recently gathered key stakeholders for a strategic session at the Yuri Gagarin Center of Culture and Modern Art, focusing on the development of the national holiday "Ysyakh Tuimaady" and the architectural and ethnographic complex "Uus Hatyn".
- Embracing the Ysyakh Tuimaady Festival
The session highlighted the importance of preserving and promoting the Ysyakh Tuimaady festival, a significant cultural and national holiday for the Yakut people. Efforts are planned to make the celebration more accessible and engaging, while ensuring its traditions are preserved.
- Modernising Uus Hatyn Complex
The architectural and ethnographic complex "Uus Hatyn" will undergo development to better showcase Yakut culture, traditions, and lifestyle. This includes modernising facilities, introducing new exhibition areas, and enhancing visitor services, aiming to establish it as a cultural hub and tourist attraction.
- Cultural and Educational Focus
Both the holiday and the complex are planned to function as platforms for cultural education, promoting the rich heritage of the Yakut people through interactive and immersive experiences.
- Integration with Regional Development
The development plan aims to integrate these cultural assets into the wider economic and social development strategies of Yakutsk and the Sakha Republic, boosting cultural tourism and local community involvement.
- Collaborative Efforts
The session emphasised fostering collaboration among cultural institutions, government bodies, and community organisations to ensure sustainable management and successful implementation of these development initiatives.
Sardana Bryzgolova, head of the Yakutsk city district administration's Culture and Spiritual Development Department, presented a strategy for year-round use of the "Uus Hatyn" territory. Yevgeny Grigoryev, Yakutsk city district head, praised the participants' initiatives and emphasised that the session was about preserving traditions and further social, cultural, and economic development of the region.
The event concluded with participants expressing gratitude for the opportunity for open dialogue and joint work on city projects. Representatives from city subordinate organisations, law enforcement agencies, and all interested parties attended the session, and all attendees praised the high level of organisation and the constructive nature of the discussions.
The Yakutsk city district administration will continue to work on developing cultural initiatives, ensuring the continued growth and preservation of Yakut culture for future generations.
- Expansion of Fashion-and-Beauty, Food-and-Drink, Home-and-Garden, and Travel Experiences In future plans, the Yakut culture's rich expressions in fashion-and-beauty, food-and-drink, home-and-garden, and travel sectors will be further explored and promoted, immersing visitors in a complete lifestyle experience.
- Education-and-Self-Development Opportunities As part of the overall development strategy, education-and-self-development opportunities will be established to facilitate understanding and appreciation of the Yakut culture among locals and tourists alike.
- Comprehensive Revitalization and Collaboration The holistic revitalization of the Ysyakh Tuimaady Festival and the surrounding architectural and ethnographic complexes will serve as comprehensive platforms for collaboration, preserving cultural heritage while promoting sustainable economic growth.
