BUBUIRA BEKTENOVA: “CREATIVE PEOPLE ARE KNOWN
AS CONDUCTORS TO THE WORLD THEY SPEAK OF HUMANISM”

OCA Magazine: Please tell us the most important things about yourself and your creative work. What is your creative, life credo and motivation for your creativity?

Bubuira Bektenova: I’m Bektenova Bubuira, a writer from Kyrgyzstan, from my childhood I dreamed of becoming a writer, but fate gave me another profession. However, in my heart there is always a thought about art and creativity. My dream came true when I was 47 years old. In 2004, he published my first book of poems: “The feelings I missed”. For more than 25 years, I have been constantly engaged in creativity, I am writing a historical novel about the “Solto” tribe, which in history is called the “People-forming, state-forming tribe”. In the history of Kyrgyzstan, my ancestors were “Manap”. As in all countries of the world, the Kyrgyz people had their own responsible aristocracy. If in Europe these are princes and lords, and in Russia they are nobles, then in Kyrgyzstan they were considered as God’s chosen Manap tribe. Belonging to Manap carries social and personal obligations.

It was very honorable. But at the same time, it is extremely responsible. I am very proud that my ancestors were outstanding representatives of the national history. Tuloberdi hero (baatyr), Kanai biy, Zhankirach biy, Baytik baatyr, Bayseyit baatyr and also outstanding state figures of the Soviet period Torogul Zhanuzakov and Abdykerim Sydykov.

That’s why I wrote the historical novel: “Ai Tagha”, “Zhankirach Era”, “Baitik Baatyr”, “Baiseit Baatyr”, “The Ambassador’s Sword”, about Tuloberdi, who was the legendary hero of my father, “Kanai Bii”. Here, all the heroes are united by belonging to the aristocratic branch of the Kyrgyz people – the centuries-old Manap dynasty.

OCA: How did you choose your path and who is your role model in the creative field or in life?

BB: I strove for independence all my life and never caused pain or harm to anyone. I raised two daughters alone their names are Nadira and Nargisa. Now I have three grandchildren: Amir, Aybike and Aslan. My dream became a reality – I am a writer and member of the Eurasian Guild, which is led by an outstanding person Marat Akhmedzhanov. I respect Kyrgyz writers and poets, including great writers Chingiz Aitmatov, Tugolbay Sydykbekov, Tologon Kasymbekov, Kachkynbay Osmonaliev, who all wrote historical novels. It turns out that I am the first lady of Kyrgyz literature who wrote a historical novel

OCA: What is your main achievement(s) or positive impact on the world in 2024–2025?

BB: In my opinion, my achievements in the field of creativity are that for the first time in the history of Kyrgyz literature, I wrote a novel dedicated to outstanding representatives of national history such as Tuloberdi hero, Elchi, Zhankarach biy, Baytik hero, Bayseyit hero, and also wrote historical essays about outstanding statesmen of the Soviet period dedicated to Torokul Januzakov, Abdykerim Sydykov and Imanaaly Aidarbekov.

I want to wish the entire world a peaceful sky, joy and eternal love in people’s relationships. My creed is humanism like is the highest human value.
For eight years now, I have been a member of the Eurasian Creative Guild, which is headed by the respected Marat Akhmedzhanov. Thanks to this, I was awarded the first place in the international competition three times.

In 2023, I won the first place in the nomination “publicity” at this international competition and Marat Akhmedzhanov published my book “The Glorious Kerkashka” in Great Britain (London- 2024). This is my achievement thanks to the ECG.

OCA: What is the main feature that makes you and your art/work unique?

BB: The unique thing is my membership in the Eurasian Creative Guild that gives me creative power. Here, regardless of age, nationality, friendship, all members of the guild support each other and love each other. Here, practically from all continents of the world I got acquainted with the work of my colleagues. And that is important, we all can come out and get the opportunity to go to the international level. At this time, more than 3000 creative people from all over the world are members of our guild, and this is wonderful. This is especially surprising and desirable. We, the members of the guild, unite with our thoughts, dreams, and creativity all over the world.

OCA: Please tell us about the events or projects of the Eurasian Creative Guild (London) and projects you have already participated in and how does ECG influence your creativity and success in your work?

BB: I also took part in various festivals of the ECG: “Open Eurasia-2019” festival (Brussels), Belgium, “Voices of Friends: Poetry and Art Festival” (Shchuchinsk Burabay District) Kazakhstan in 2021 and 2022, “Eurasian Week of Culture” (Burgas) Bulgaria in August, 2023, ”World Coaching Championship (Tashkent, Uzbekistan 22-29 June 2024).

In the international competition “Open Eurasia”, I was awarded the first place in the nomination “publicity” and was awarded a grant in the name of Jonathan. On the basis of the grant, my book “The Glorious Kirkashka” was published in London (Great Britain).

Marat Akhmedzhanov came to Bishkek and opened the presentation of the book “Glorious Kerkashka” (November 24, 2023). Thanks to the ECG, my book “The Glorious Kerkashka” is on the “Amazon” website, and as Marat himself says, this book is next to the book of the outstanding Kyrgyz writer Ch. Aitmatov in the London`s library, which ranks 20th in the world. Thanks to the guild, my creativity can be known all over the world.

Festivals organized by ECG are unique their include – presentations of our authors, book exhibition, creative quest, concert, etc. The guild helps all members and is a cultural bridge that cannot be destroyed under any circumstances.

OCA: How do you think the creative professions have changed and how has the role of art in the development of the world changed in the face of modern realities?

BB: Creative people living on the whole planet think about only one thing, that there would be peace in the whole planetary sphere. And they talk about it, sing, write poems, stories, novels, etc. Creative people are known as conductors to the world because they speak of humanism.
I think that if all the creative people of the planet unite, think together, sing together, and fight to save the planet from all kinds of destruction, loss, and evil, then we can give our future generations a peaceful life. I think that if all the creative people worked together to understand how “humans” can live as humans, it would be possible to live peacefully in the world.

OCA: What would you wish for the members of the Guild and other creative people who are just starting their careers?

BB: I wish all members of the guild a peaceful sky, wonderful moods and success in creativity, and that all members of the ECG meet more often and also have a long and happy life. I want to say thank you to our leader, thank you for organizing the guild. I also wish Marat Akhmedzhanov good health, success in work and creativity, and to lead the guild for 99 years.

I would like to say to the beginners of the guild, come and become a member of the guild, participate in all festivals and receive international awards. Thank you!