The head of Yakutia congratulated his compatriots on Jomus Day – Rossiyskaya Gazeta

“Over the centuries, the clear voice of the khomus transmits our traditions and historical memory from generation to generation. That is why this folk musical instrument is so loved in Yakutia. It plays at all holidays, it is a blessing and inspiration,” he noted. the head of Yakutia. Aisen Nikolaev, congratulating the residents of the republic on his on social networks.

Nikolaev stressed that this instrument is not only familiar to the Yakuts, but Jomus music is known and loved all over the world. According to the manager, it is important that children learn to play it from a very young age and preserve this art for future generations.

Minister of Culture and Spiritual Development of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) Afanasy Noev added that in almost all schools in the republic children are taught to play the khomus. This helps to instill cultural values ​​and love for their traditions.

“Having passed the test of time, this small instrument is today a national symbol of our culture. No concert in the republic is complete without our khomus,” the minister said.

On Jomus Day in the capital of Yakutia, a grand celebration will be held at the State Opera and Ballet Theater of the Sakha Republic (Yakutia), which bears his name. DK Sivtseva-Suorun Omolloon. Free pass. Guests who have their own Jew’s harps are invited to bring them.

“Let your khomus sound in the polyphony of instruments of the peoples of the world!” – says the invitation to the Khomus museum.

By the way

The holiday dedicated to Jomus Day will also be celebrated in Moscow. At 10:00 and 14:00 (Moscow time) in hall 75 of the VDNKh (headquarters of the Ministry of Eastern Development), everyone will be able to listen to the performances of the world’s virtuoso khomus performers Nariyana Renanto and Varvara Stepanova-Archyyn.