The Second Festival of Education opened today, April 26. This year, the Roza Otunbayeva Initiative organized the Festival in cooperation with KSTU, which opened its doors to festival-goers on the first day. Various programs, concerts and master classes focused on the development and popularization of scientific and technical knowledge andways to raise environmental awareness, specifically designed for children from 7 to 16 years of age, parents and professionals. Throughout the day in specially created areas More than 100 diverse educational activities (including "Class Concert," "Education for All," "Bilimbeka Laboratory," "Sports Class," "Stars Read to Children," etc.) aroused the interest of the more than five thousand guests, despite the weather. toKlaraIsakkyzy, coordinator of the Festival stated, "We are pleased that today, despite the weather, there was a high activity on the part of citizens. There were so many students and children. We look forward to the successful continuation on the second day." A thematic tour of the laboratories and departments KSTU garnered quite an audience.TuratbekBolotbekovichDuishenaliev, President of KTSU said, "We did not expect such a large number of people. Faculty and students of the University were delighted to open their doors to the city. Today we were able to work together to give our guests an unforgettable, fascinating and informative holiday".   The next two days will be marked by a cheerful bustle with room for serious intellectual activity for children, parents and professionals. We look forward to seeing you today around the Old Square, State Historical Museum, Oak Park, and Seytek Center.   OrganizingCommitteeoftheFestivalofEducation: InternationalPublicFoundationTheRozaOtunbayevaInitiative.