A guest lecture titled "The Development and Future of Ethnotourism" was held for students majoring in Tourism at Osh State University.
The lecture was delivered by Zhaksylyk Akimov, a PhD holder and senior lecturer in the Department of Tourism at the L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University. He spoke about the historical and cultural affinity between the Kyrgyz and Kazakh peoples, the preservation of national traditions, and how these can be utilized to develop tourism. He also discussed the future of ethnotourism and the opportunities within this field.
The session covered the customs and cultural heritage of both nations, as well as their role in attracting tourists. The lecture was conducted in an interactive format, allowing students to get answers to their questions. This guest lecture provided students with an opportunity to gain insight into international experience and learn about ways to promote national culture through tourism.