Thematic Description
Central Asia is a region that has rich history and diverse
cultural traditions. It plays an important role as a bridge in
global communication between East and West. As the heart of the
Silk Road, in the past the region was a significant space in the
exchange of ideas, values as well as goods. In the today’s
globalized world, Central Asia continues to play a crucial role
in promoting cross-cultural dialogue. With its unique blend of
traditions from the Turkic, the Persian, and the Russian Central
Asia becomes a hub for intercultural communication and
understanding. Its traditional values of hospitality, respect
for elders, and communal lifestyle are inspiring collective
efforts for peaceful coexistence in the region.
Traditional values of Central Asia not only belong to the region
but also transcend borders through shared human experiences
across the world. By participating in global communication,
Central Asia can be an important contributor to the global scale
of mutual respect and cooperation among peoples, cultures, and
civilizations. As Central Asia’s values resonate with values of
many other traditions as these values address universal
aspirations and common concerns. The region’s strategic location
and cultural richness are the potentials for collaboration
across cultural and geographical or geopolitical boundaries. In
an globalized and interconnected world, the rich traditions of
Central Asia offer valuable insights and experiences in
fostering cultural dialogue and understanding. Its ability to
communicate its values that transcend borders can strengthen not
only its global presence but also make the collective efforts to
build a world rooted in shared human values.
Abstract
Please send an abstract (300 to 500 words) and a brief CV to Dr. Aidar
Amrebayev [aidar.amrebayev90@gmail.com] and
[cua-rvp@cua.edu] by March 30, 2025. Full paper will be due on
June 20, 2025. Well-developed papers will be published by the
Council for Research in Values and Philosophy in its publication
series “Cultural Heritage and Contemporary Change.”
Logistics
Conference participants will cover the costs of their own
travel, the local organizer will provide information about
accommodations during the conference. The
conference will be conducted in English.
Contact
Dr. Aidar
Amrebayev
The Institute of Philosophy, Political Science and Religious
Studies
Kazakh Academy of Sciences
Almaty, Kazakhstan
aidar.amrebayev90@gmail.com.
