The role of sacred places in Kazakhstan in strengthening the national code

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.26577//EJRS.2021.v26.i2.r6

Keywords:

sacred place, national code, national identity, spiritual revival, cultural memory

Abstract

Today, due to the relevance of the state program of spiritual revival in the country, the sacred places of Kazakhstan are studied comprehensively.This article examines the role of sacred places in Kazakhstan in strengthening the national code.It will also show the role and place of the sacred places of Kazakhstan in strengthening and preserving national identity.Due to the fact that today the state program of spiritual modernization is relevant in the country, this article is one of the main steps in the study of sacred places in Kazakhstan.

The research work «the role of Kazakhstan's sacred places in strengthening the national code» is aimed at a comprehensive study of sacred places and places in the Kazakh steppes to show the world and people that we have not only a great land, but also a rich historical and spiritual heritage.In the article, special attention is paid to the fact that Holy places are not only a sign of religion, but also a means of forming the national identity of the state, popularizing and displaying our culture and traditions.The territory of Kazakhstan is rich in shrines and sacred places. This can be considered as one of the forms of forming the national identity of the people and as a means of forming the popularity of the territory.In this context, work on the modernization of consciousness should be based on cultural memory, symbolic, sacred and cultural-historical things. Sacred places or spiritual shrines are the backbone of the spiritual tradition of the people. 

Кеу words: sacred place, national code, national identity, spiritual revival, cultural memory

Published

2021-06-19

How to Cite

The role of sacred places in Kazakhstan in strengthening the national code. (2021). Eurasian Journal of Religious Studies, 26(2), 41-49. https://doi.org/10.26577//EJRS.2021.v26.i2.r6