The transformation of modern Kazakh family celebrations: a pedagogical perspective

Abstract

The article studies the transformation of Kazakh family celebrations under the conditions of contemporary cultural change from pedagogical and ethno-pedagogical perspectives. Family celebrations are examined as a key channel for the intergenerational transmission of values and educational experience. The article reveals the ethno-pedagogical significance of traditional Kazakh family celebrations and their role in the formation of spiritual and moral values. The study analyzes the influence of Western culture, mass media, social networks, and popular culture on Kazakh family celebrations, identifying borrowed formats, scenarios, and symbols in modern festive practices. The commercialization and standardization of family celebrations are considered factors contributing to the weakening of their educational content. A significant section of the article is devoted to analyzing cultural hybridization in family celebrations. Both positive and negative consequences of this process are identified from an educational perspective, and the risks of the transformation and erosion of ethno-pedagogical meanings are demonstrated. In addition, within the context of cultural interaction, the pedagogical potential for preserving ethno-pedagogical values is substantiated, and the role of the family in maintaining national identity is defined. The research findings highlight the need to view modern family celebrations as a conscious pedagogical space and provide guidance for future research.