IBROKHIM GAFUROV SCHOOL OF CREATIVE WRITING AND TRANSLATION BEGINS ITS ACTIVITIES

IBROKHIM GAFUROV SCHOOL OF CREATIVE WRITING AND TRANSLATION BEGINS ITS ACTIVITIES

During the event, Khurshid Dustmukhammad, Honoured Cultural Worker of Uzbekistan, addressed the audience and spoke about Ibrokhim Gafurov’s contribution to the development of Uzbek literature, literary studies and translation, his distinctive creative style, and the significance of his rich literary legacy.

Uzbek poet, translator and journalist Minkhojiddin Mirzo also delivered remarks, reflecting on Ibrokhim Gafurov’s literary and translation work, his role in the development of national literature, and the importance of studying his creative legacy and passing it on to future generations.

In the next part of the event, students of Uzbekistan State World Languages University delivered presentations in seven languages, sharing information about Ibrokhim Gafurov’s life, literary work and translation career, including his efforts to translate works of world literature into Uzbek. The students’ multilingual presentations played an important role in promoting the distinguished literary figure’s legacy and strengthening connections between different languages and cultures.

This was followed by the ceremonial opening of the classroom of the School of Creative Writing and Translation named after Ibrohim Gafurov, Hero of Uzbekistan. The ribbon was cut, officially marking the beginning of the school’s activities.

The university’s Rector, Professor Ilkhomjon Tukhtasinov, introduced participants to the new school’s goals and objectives, its main areas of activity, and the facilities available in the classroom.

The school aims to deepen students’ knowledge of translation theory and practice, develop their literary translation skills, support young writers, and promote an in-depth study of Ibrokhim Gafurov’s rich literary legacy.

The launch of the Ibrokhim Gafurov School of Creative Writing and Translation marks an important step towards continuing national translation traditions, nurturing future translators, and passing the legacy of a distinguished literary figure on to the younger generation.