VIII Open Eurasian Book Forum and Literature Festival 2019 by Eurasian Creative Guild and Hertfordshire Press with AIDEX
Provisional Programme
13/11/2019 Wednesday
14.00: Registration of Participants/ for participants and guests
16:00: Opening of the exhibition of artists OEBF – 2019: Olesiya Shibaeva (Moldova), Gulzada Hamra (Kyrgyzstan), Emil Guzairov (Russia), Umithan Ataniyazova (Uzbekistan), Ravil Abdulov (Kazakhstan), Akhmetzhan Akhatbakiyev (Kazakhstan) and Peaks of Asia (Kazakhstan-Kyrgyzstan)
18:00: Humanitarian Hero award ceremony and drinks at AIDEX 2019/ for speakers and official participants only
Venue: Brussels Expo Hall 11, Place de Belgique 1, 1020 Bruxelles, Belgium
14/11/2019 Thursday
09.00-17:00: Art Exhibition OEBF – 2019: Olesiya Shibaeva (Moldova), Gulzada Hamra (Kyrgyzstan), Emil Guzairov (Russian Federation), Umithan Ataniyazova (Uzbekistan), Ravil Abdulov (Kazakhstan), Akhmetzhan Akhatbakiyev (Kazakhstan) and Peaks of Asia (Almagul Yesimova, Abay Chunchalinov, Elena Fursa, Bakytnur Burdesbekov, Asia Bekisheva, Laura Pak, Adilgali Bayandin, Smakova Bibigul)
10.00-10.45: Opening Ceremony and panel talk dedicated to Abai 175th Anniversary: A discussion dedicated to the famous Kazakh poet Abai Kunanbaev, focusing on how his work affected the development of the culture of the Kazakh people. Speakers: David Parry, Gulsifat Shahidi, Nurym Taibek and Bakhtygul Makhanbetova.
10.50-11.35: Talk in memory of Chingiz Aytmatov: Taking Oscar Wilde to Central Asia and drawing parallels between the work of Wilde and the Kyrgyz writer, Chinghiz Aitmatov (1928-2008). This may seem surprising, but all will be revealed. Guest speakers: David Parry, Gulsifat Shahidi, free entry
12.00: Exhibition Tour in Aidex/ location: Aidex Brussels, Esplanade, 1020 Bruxelles, Belgium, free entry
13.00: Networking Lunch OEBF and AIDEX participants/ by invitation only15.00: Art Exhibition OEBF – 2019, Olesiya Shibaeva (Moldova), Gulzada Hamra (Kyrgyzstan), Emil Guzairov (Russian Federation), Umithan Ataniyazova (Uzbekistan), Ravil Abdulov (Kazakhstan), Akhmetzhan Akhatbakiyev (Kazakhstan) and Peaks of Asia/ free entry
Venue: Brussels Expo Hall 11, Place de Belgique 1, 1020 Bruxelles, Belgium
15/11/2019 Friday
Open Eurasia – 2018 contest winners roadshow at Centre Culturel de Russie, Bruxelles
11:00 – 11:15 ECG Book Series 2019 presentation: Eurasian Literature roadshow presenting new books of the ECG 2019: Vladimir Tulinov ‘The Guardsmen of Hippocrates,’ Kanybek Imanaliev ‘The Kaganate,’ and Alfred Engalychev ‘I day mne Bog.’
11:15-11:45 Gulsifat Shahidi (Tajikistan): (Best translation, Irina Drofa Award)
11:45-12:05 Oksana Gordiyko (Poland -Ukraine): (Best film, Nemat Kelimbetov Award)
12:05-12:20 Arina Chunaeva: (Russia): (Best children’s work, Maria Shevel Award)
12:20-12:35 – Lyudmila Dubkovetskaya: (Moldova) (Best female work, Marzya Zakiryanova Award)
12:35-13:15 – coffee break
13:15-13:55 – Editor Talk by Alan Flowers: A POETIC TREASURY FROM BELARUS “A celebration of the life and work of Vera Rich”.
In this adventurous poetic treasury, three remarkable wordsmiths from Belarus are further introduced to specialists and general anglophone readers alike. A feat only realisable, possibly, through the outstanding vision and almost legendry skills of translator, journalist, songsmith and cultural historian, Vera Rich. Indeed, her insightful, pioneering, work on the potent and stirring verses of Janka Kupala – the bard and prophet of Belarusian letters, is herein accompanied by subtle interpretations of Jakub Kolas as the wry observer of Belarusian customs, along with Maksim Bahdanovich as its experimental, sophisticated and lyrical literary moderniser. Each fearless poet, in turn, constructing the very foundations upon which contemporary Belarusian literature is built. And as such, this proud collection of captivating poetry from a uniquely gifted nation truly celebrates the achievements of an astonishing lady.
14:00-14:50 Editor Talk by Josephine (Berkinalieva Sagynbүbү): Girl dancing in the sky
About the author: ‘Member of the Writers’ Union of Kyrgyzstan since 2014 Very interested in opera classical works, from time to time I am fond of singing operas. And also performed on stages repeatedly and expressively read verses of our Kyrgyz poets. Published works: 1) “Chan Baskan Barak” (Leaf covered with dust) poetry collection S. Berkinalieva – 2014. Poetic work included in the general collections of poems: 2)”Kyzdar ay” Poetic collection of poems of the literary circle. Publishing House “Velikye gory”(Great mountains), 2014 3) “Posvyashcheniye poetu Turaru” (Dedication to the poet Turar) Bishkek, 2015. 3)”Jolongo er deste” (Dedication to the poet Zholon) Publishing house Osoo Gulchynar, 2015.
15:00 – 16:00 John Farndon Talk: Brings to life in English some of the best poetry from Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Ukraine, Yakutia, Tatarstan and Russia.
John Farndon is a best-selling author of non-fiction books, a playwright, poet, composer and translator. His translations of poetry for the Uzbek author Hamid Ismailov’s ‘The Devil’s Dance’ helped it win the European Bank RD Literary Prize 2019. His translation of Kazakh author Rollan Seisenbaev’s ‘The Dead Wander in the Desert’ has just been released by Amazon Crossing. He is accompanied by Anthony Cable, singing the songs of Vysotsky in English.
16:00-17:00 Editor Talk by Nurym Taibek: ‘Rational Religion Initiative’
Nurym Taibek – the author of dozens of scientific publications on philosophy, appeared in the media dozens of times (TV, press, radio, including the BBC), had successful experience in upholding human rights and freedoms, writing effective letters to the country’s authorities. Simultaneous and written translation expert, including for USAID, chief editor of WSJ Canada, Baker & McKenzie, CISCO.
Ahmadiyya Community’s Rational Religion Initiative fills the void in between all the “mainstream” and “unorthodox” belief and worldview systems and unties the knots of contradictions with a spirit of “Love for All, Hatred for None” and unites the whole humankind into a true global family
Venue: Centre culturel de Russie , 21, rue du Meridien – 1210 Bruxelles / free attendance
18:00 – Tour (dinner) to the Ahmadiyya Mosque / for speakers and official participants only
Venue: Bait-ul-Mujeeb Mosque, Chaussée d’Alsemberg 1210 – 1180 Uccle Bruxelles
16/11/2019 Saturday
10:00 – 19:00: Exhibition of Eurasian Artists in the museum dedicated to L. Ron Hubbard
10:00-14:00 Voices of Eurasia: presentations by Open Eurasia 2019 finalists (official participants)/ free entry
14:00 – 15:00 ECG Annual Board Meeting/ lunch/ individual members, official participants and speakers only
15:00 – 15:45 TBC Masterclass by Elena Bezrukova (Kazakhstan) “Communication training for creative people” to obtain resources for the presentation of their creative abilities and results to the world. All participants will receive certificates from the Center Elena Bezrukova.
“Communication training for creative people” is intended for creative people of any profession. At the training, participants will see what communication processes occur during the formation of creativity and presentation to the world, what obstacles arise during this period, and how to overcome them. This training was specifically designed for members of the Eurasian Creative Guild. Successfully held in Bishkek, Almaty.
Elena Bezrukova – PhD in Psychology, Doctor of PhD, business trainer, author of more than 20 books and teaching aids, including restaurant business and personnel management. Organizer and owner of the Center, Elena Bezrukova, leading business coach, coach, practicing psychologist. Member ETG Advisory Board. The author of more than 25 books on the psychology of the profession and career development. The author of projective graphics, graflevist. Writer. The speaker of international venues. Graphic works and books were presented in London, Moscow, Stockholm, Minsk, Bishkek, Nur-Sultan, Almaty.
15:45 – 16:30 TBC Masterclass by Emil Guzairov (Russia, writer, architect, designer)
Emil is interested in graphics, painting, architecture, graphic design, and book engineering, and also designs interiors and private homes. Emil draws illustrations, draws up and publishes, in limited editions, copyrighted books in the genre of “The Book of the Artist” and “Book Art”.
16:30 – 17:00 Author talk by Yevgeniya Sikhimbayeva: presentation of the book “Keanu Reeves: Unfinished Portrait. Part 1”
The protagonist of the book is the actor, director and producer Keanu Reeves. His real social biography and success story serves as the basis for describing his spiritual path. The plot develops along two parallel lines. The first is an external well-known biography and filmography, the second is the realization of his spiritual fate. The emphasis is precisely on this second half of the biography, as the story of a completely free person living his own spiritual life, without regard to generally accepted stereotypes and patterns.
Yevgeniya Sikhimbayeva — first child from 4 in a multinational family delivered in Almaty City, Kazakhstan. Loves to study, read, travel and… laugh. Studied in various educational institutions such as Diplomatic Academy of London, UCL, etc., where she had been called by native speakers with a short and friendly name “Jane”. Nowadays she runs various businesses, raising a daughter. Her hobby is to produce and implement the ideas which make this world a better place to live in. Owner of the “Keanu Reeves’ News” group on a Facebook and channel “To Keanu with respect” on the Youtube.
17:00 – 18:00 Author Talk by Stephen M. Bland: The award-winning author and journalist, Stephen M.Bland will be presenting a speech entitled: Dictators, Devastation and Dadaism: From Uzbekistan’s Desert of Forbidden Art to Armenia’s Forgotten People.
18:00 – 19:00: Nick Rowan (UK) Book Launch (Silk Road)
Nick Rowan is interested in Central Asia, the editor-in-chief of OCA magazine (London), author of Friendly Steppes: A Silk Road Journey, in which the author talks about his adventures and journeys along the Silk Road. A graduate of Oxford University, currently working in the oil industry for Shell in London.
19:00 – Аward Ceremony for the winners of the Open Eurasia 2019 Contest (only for speakers and official participants) *****
Venue: Boulevard de Waterloo, 101-103 Bruxelles, 1000
17/11/2019 Sunday
10:00 – 19:00: Exhibition of Eurasian Artists in the museum dedicated to L. Ron Hubbard
10:00 – 18:00 – Visit to France (city of Lille)**** /speakers and official participants only
Venue: Boulevard de Waterloo, 101-103 Bruxelles, 1000
**** transportation at participants own expense
***** extra guests In case of available seats and additional payment for dinner of 100 Euros per person
OEBF 2019 Awards
16/11/2019 Brussels
Literature Grant, OEBF for first place from Hertfordshire Press
Literature Grant, OEBF for first place from Hertfordshire Press
Award named after Nemat Kelimbetov for the best short film (TBC)
Award named after Marziya Zakiriyanova for the best female writer
Award named after Mariya Shevel for the best children’s fairy tale
Diploma ‘Generals of the World for Peace’ for the best work which promotes peace
‘Butterfly’s Song’ Award for first place in Poetry, established by the Yermek Amanshayev
‘Live Line’ Award for the best illustration, established by Adam Kapanov
“BelRos” Award for the “Literary translation”, established by Oleg Nesterkov
ECG award for achievements in the promotion of Eurasian Literature
Participants and speakers:*
- Sultan Rayev (Kyrgyzstan)
- Yelena Bezrukova (Kazakhstan) – speaker
- Yermek Amanshayev (Kazakhstan)*
- Gulsifat Shakhidi (Tajikistan) – speaker
- Kairat Zakiriyanov (Kazakhstan)
- Nastasiya Kuzmicheva (Belarus)
- Sergey Molokovskiy (Belarus)
- Mark (Marat) Akhmedjanov (UK – Uzbekistan) – administrator
- Adam Kapanov (Kazakhstan)
- Rustamova Hosiyat (Uzbekistan)
- Narkabilov Narkuchkar (Uzbekistan)*
- Zhukova Oksana (Ukraine, Russia)
- Lenar Shaekh (Russia)
- Stephen M. Bland (UK) – speaker
- Marina Markina (Russia) – spectator
- Anastasija Daugule (Ukraine) – spectator
- Jurakhon Mamatov (Tajikistan) – spectator
- Arkadij Frejdlin (Czech) – spectator
- Yerkin Kaliyev (Kazakhstan) – spectator
- Jelena Rasevska (Latvian) – spectator
- Valeri Markine (Netherlands) – spectator
- Khalidia Akhmedzhanova (Crimea) – spectator
- Zhanna Shvydkaya (Russia) – spectator
- Yelena Aslanyan (Armenia) – spectator
- Gayane Aslanyan (Armenia) – spectator
- Olga Marusina (Belgium) – spectator
- Atabek Atabekov (Uzbekistan) – spectator
- Arina Chunaeva (Russia) – speaker
- Marina Podlesnaia (Moldova) – spectator
- Bakhtygul Makhanbetova(Kazakhstan) – spectator
- Larissa Pushina (Russia) – spectator
- Andrei Zapsa (Moldova) – spectator
- Antonina Karimova (Russia) – spectator
- Aktuigun Pazylova (Kyrgyzstan) – spectator
- Bobur Jalolov (Uzbekistan) – spectator
- Umitkhan Ataniyazova (Uzbekistan) – spectator
- Tatiana Sereda (Belgium) – spectator
- Tatiana Raskazova (Russia) – spectator
- Roumiana Karapetrova (Bulgarian) – spectator
- Hasanov Masar (Azerbaijan) – official participant
- Chalabayeva Zhanna (Kazakhstan) – official participant
- Ussenaliyeva Aizhan (Kazakhstan) – official participant
- Kurbanov Leonid (Russia) – official participant
- Dubcovetcaia Ludmila (Moldova) – speaker
- Curocichin Alexandr (Moldova) – official participant
- Myshev Iurii (Russia) – official participant
- Kabylgazina Klara (Kazakhstan) – official participant
- Yskakuly Danday (Kazakhstan) – official participant
- Minayeva Tatyana (Ukraine) – official participant
- Karimov Gumer (Russia) – official participant
- Jurčová Timea (Slovakia) – official participant
- İspəndiyarova Əfsanə (Azerbaijan) – official participant
- Guzairov Emil (Russia) – exhibition
- Ataniyazova Umithan (Uzbekistan) – exhibition
- Abdulov Ravil (Kazakhstan) – exhibition
- Akhatbakiyev Akhmetzhan (Kazakhstan) – exhibition
- Мambetsadykova Gulnar (Kyrgyzstan) – spectator
- Gordiiko Oksana (Poland) – speaker
- Zhunushov Kanybek (Kyrgyzstan) – speaker
- Taibek Nurym (Kazakhstan-UK) – speaker
- Leshkevich Tatiana (Russia) – speaker
- Lana Timofeeva (Belarus) – official participant
- Aydin Shem (Russia -Germany)
- Aldona Grupas (Lithuania -UK) – official participant
- Azizzhan Zairov (Kazakhstan) – official participant
- Fazolat Karamshoeva (Tajikistan) – official participant
- Anna Schneider (Russia) – official participant
- Mikhail Kunitski (Belarus) – official participant
- Ekaterina Khlebnikova (Russia) – official participant
- Nishanova Dilorom (USA -Uzbekistan) – official participant
- Razmyslovich Svetlana (Russia) – official participant
- Elen Koro (Russia) – official participant
- Maxutova Aiya (Kazakhstan) – official participant
- Dana Zheteyeva (Kazakhstan) – official participant
- Ogandzhanian Gagik (Russia) – official participant
- Uvaliyev Murat (Kazakhstan) – official participant
- Zhanat Akhmetova (Kazakhstan) – spectator
- Dinara Tasmambetova (Kazakhstan)*
- Nafisa Hasanova (Belgium) – spectator
- Banu Toleukhanova (Kazakhstan) – spectator
- Makhabat Alishova (Kyrgyzstan) – spectator
- Begizhan Akhmedov (Kyrgyzstan) – spectator
- Olga Petintseva (Belgium) – spectator
- Temirbek Dzholdobaev (Kyrgyzstan) – spectator
- Ekaterina Pivnik (Russia) – official participant
- Evgenij Pivnik (Russia) – spectator
- Liudmila Culicova (Moldova) – spectator
- Elena Lescu (Moldova) – spectator
- Alexandra Khvorost (Russia) – spectator
- Bektenova Bubuira (Kyrgyzstan) – spectator
- Nargisa Karasartova (Kyrgyzstan) – spectator
- Dulaeva Olga (Russia) – spectator
- Mikhail Ouzikov (Canada) – spectator
- Aleh Kunitski (Belarus) – spectator
- Milena Ivanova (Tajikistan) – spectator
- Elena Smirnova (Russia) – spectator
- Natallia Rusak (Belarus) – spectator
- Oleg Nesterkov (Belarus) – spectator
- Siarhei Malakhouski (Belarus) – spectator
- Kenzhebek Bakeev (Kyrgyzstan) – spectator
- Kamalbek Bokhinov (Kyrgyzstan) – spectator
- Hollingsworth Simon (UK) – spectator
- Nazira Momosheva (Kyrgyzstan) – spectator
- Laura Berdikhojayeva (Kazakhstan) – spectator
- Almagul Yesimova (Kazakhstan)*
- Abay Chunchalinov (Kazakhstan) *
- Elena Fursa (Kazakhstan)*
- Bakytnur Burdesbekov (Kazakhstan)*
- Asia Bekisheva (Kazakhstan)*
- Laura Pak (Kyrgyzstan)*
- Adilgali Bayandin (Kazakhstan)*
- Smakova Bibigul (Kazakhstan) *
- Katanina Olesia (Russia) – official participant
- Victorya Malyushitskaya (Belarus) – administrator
- Yevgeniya Sikhimbayeva (Kazakhstan) – speaker
- Josephine (Berkinalieva Sagynbүbү, Kyrgyzstan) – speaker
- Kanybek Imanaliev (Kyrgyzstan)*
- Alan Flowers (UK) – speaker
- Angelina Krasnogir (Belarus) – administrator
- Blohina Ludmila (Russia) *
- Kendjayeva Zulkhumar (Uzbekistan) *
- Golubitskaya Dzhamilya (Russia) *
- Kaminska Natalia (Ukraine) – official participant
- Alina Moseykina (Russia) *
- Ksenia Kirillova (Russia) *
- Hrynkevich Nadzeya (Belarus) *
- Nina Yagolnitser (Israel) *
- Terkin Valery (Russia) *
- Irina Egorova (Russia) *
- Parfenov Iurii (Russia) *
- Sakalou Aliaksandr (Belarus) – official participant
- Volha Sianiuk (Belarus) – spectator
- Yulia Olshevskaya (Russia) *
- Olga Bagriy (Ukraine) *
- Radova Olga (Moldova) *
Ponczek Cordelia (USA) – spectator
*Through a representative or online
Additional information:
- The Open Eurasian Book Forum and Literature Festival was previously known as the Open Central Asia Book Forum and Literature Festival 2012-2014, and as the Open Central Asia and Eurasian Book Forum and Literature Festival 2015
- Links to previous festivals:
Organisers:
Eurasian Creative Guild (London)
Marat (Mark) Akhmedjanov phone/whatsapp +447411978955, publisher@ocamagazine.com
Angelina Krasnogir (phone/whatsapp) +447956723336, angelina@ocamagazine.com
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