The International Festival of Islamic Art “Ostabike – Keeper of traditions” commenced in Tatarstan on October 3rd.

The festival encompassed a range of activities, including art symposiums where artists created works exploring themes of marriage, parenthood, kinship, and the role of women in transmitting traditions to future generations. Other highlights included a presentation of a digital gallery showcasing Turkic and Islamic art, a round table discussion on “The Image of Women in the Art of Turkic Peoples”, creative master classes, and exhibitions in Moscow, Kazan, Irkutsk, Chelyabinsk, and Cheboksary. The festival culminated in the presentation of the “Keeper of Traditions” award.

The official opening ceremony for the International Festival of Islamic Art “Ostabike – Keeper of traditions” will be held on October 17th at 4:00 PM in the National Library of the Republic of Tatarstan.

On this day, the National Library will host master classes for both children and adults, the opening of an exhibition showcasing the results of the art symposium, a panel discussion, and a presentation of the digital gallery of Turkic and Islamic art.

The International Festival of Islamic Art “Ostabike – Keeper of traditions” is timed to coincide with the Year of the Family, declared in Russia for 2024. In this context, the festival will feature creative and educational events designed to visualize, preserve, and popularize traditional family values.

A cultural program is also planned for festival participants. Symposium participants and guests will attend the performance “Tabu” at the Theatre Residence “Demidov Mansion”. This semi-biographical play intertwines the stories of three women from the early twentieth century: Fatikha Aitova, fighting for her school to be recognized as a gymnasium; Sara Shakulova, returning home after studying at the Sorbonne; and Sara Sadykova, captivating audiences with her music.