Khomus Day in Yakutia

On November 30, Yakutia celebrates Khomus Day, which is dedicated to the ancient musical instrument, which is more than five thousand years old. The choice of such a date is not accidental; it was on this day in 1990 that the museum and center of the khomus of the peoples of the world was opened in Yakutsk. This holiday was established by the President of the Republic back in 2011 and has been celebrated annually since then. On this day, in honor of the holiday, various exhibitions are held in the museum, ceremonial events and concerts are organized. The celebration for khomus is a tribute to the cultural traditions of the inhabitants of Yakutia and a symbol of recognition of such a musical instrument. Every nation of the world has its own traditional musical instruments, however, the Yakut khomus is not just an object, it personifies a spiritual worldview and worldview. With the help of this instrument, musicians express their thoughts and feelings, their mood and attitude towards the world around them. The khomus has stood the test of time and received its well-deserved significance as a national instrument. In Yakutia, musicians who know how and love to play such a musical instrument can be found among both adults and children. There, from childhood, people are instilled with a love for their traditions and cultural values. There are many musicians in the republic who have become famous not only in Russia, but also in other countries of the world. Yakutia can also boast of its craftsmen who manufacture this musical instrument. Khomus playing is taught in almost every school in this region, which makes it possible to preserve national motifs and carry them through generations. The Khomus Museum in Yakutia is a place where a variety of types of this musical instrument are collected. A huge number of people from other countries come here to get acquainted with the enchanting sounds of khomus. Every year on November 30, museum employees receive congratulations and words of gratitude for the preservation and development of traditions and national values, for their constant difficult work in this direction. Indeed, in the modern world it is so difficult to instill a love for real live music, so such a holiday allows us not to forget about the heritage of the republic. Every year the head of Yakutia congratulates all residents on the holiday and notes its importance in the development and prosperity of the region for a long time.