The Continuity of Traditions and National Values in Turkic Culture

Abstract

This study emphasizes the vital importance of preserving Kazakh cultural heritage through folk traditions,while exploring the influence of Turkish culture on global civilization. It calls for a national reinterpretationof the history, culture and civilizational role of the Great Steppe in order to preserve its unique identity in theface of globalization. Using a cultural-semantological approach, the study highlights the unification of Tur-kic-Kazakh culture and the revival of national heritage as essential to the formation of Kazakh spiritual iden-tity. The continuity of traditions, including language, oral traditions and folk knowledge, is crucial for culturalpreservation. The integration of global and national values promotes spiritual growth and social cohesion.The study also highlights the role of moral and ethical values in shaping humanistic culture, drawing on thephilosophical insights of Levi-Strauss and Hegel. It explored the symbolic significance of elements such aswater, bones and the soul in Turkic cosmogony, demonstrating their profound influence on culturalworldviews. It concluded by advocating the preservation and reinterpretation of cultural heritage, arguing thatthe fusion of traditional values with modern paradigms can strengthen national identity and contribute toglobal civilization, enriching discussions on ethical governance and human development.