G. Dehqonova, Adviser to the Rector of Namangan State Pedagogical Institute on Women’s Affairs, and Muqaddas Pozilova, a lecturer at the Department of Philosophical and Historical Sciences, organised a literary and artistic event and an engaging quiz at the student residence hall. The event was attended by students majoring in History and National Ideology and was held to mark the 37th anniversary of Uzbek being granted the status of the state language on 21 October.

During the event, participants discussed the role of the mother tongue in national identity and spiritual values, as well as its rich history and unique beauty. The historical significance of granting Uzbek the status of the state language was also emphasised.

During the quiz, teachers and students tested their knowledge by answering questions about the Uzbek language, spelling rules, proverbs and the history of the language. The engaging questions and answers encouraged active participation and further strengthened the participants’ love and respect for their mother tongue.

At the conclusion of the event, it was emphasised that cherishing the mother tongue, preserving its purity and passing it on to future generations are everyone’s responsibility.