The Continuity of Traditions and National Values in Turkic Culture

Abstract

This study emphasizes the vital importance of preserving Kazakh cultural heritage through folk traditions, while exploring the influence of Turkish culture on global civilization. It calls for a national reinterpretation of the history, culture and civilizational role of the Great Steppe in order to preserve its unique identity in the face of globalization. Using a cultural-semantological approach, the study highlights the unification of Turkic-Kazakh culture and the revival of national heritage as essential to the formation of Kazakh spiritual identity. The continuity of traditions, including language, oral traditions and folk knowledge, is crucial for cultural preservation. The integration of global and national values promotes spiritual growth and social cohesion. The study also highlights the role of moral and ethical values in shaping humanistic culture, drawing on the philosophical insights of Levi-Strauss and Hegel. It explored the symbolic significance of elements such as water, bones and the soul in Turkic cosmogony, demonstrating their profound influence on cultural worldviews. It concluded by advocating the preservation and reinterpretation of cultural heritage, arguing that the fusion of traditional values with modern paradigms can strengthen national identity and contribute to global civilization, enriching discussions on ethical governance and human development.