A WORLD LITERARY RECORD HAS OFFICIALLY STARTED

A WORLD LITERARY RECORD HAS OFFICIALLY STARTED On March 16, 2026, at 11:46 AM, in Aktobe, Kazakhstan, the historic 24-Hour Continuous Marathon of Kazakh Zhyrau Oral Heritage has officially begun. For the first time in history, performers will recite over 51,000 lines of epic poetry from memory during 24 hours without interruption. The international record registration is conducted under the auspices of GBR (GLOBAL BEST of RECORDS) — THE WORLD BOOK OF RECORDS FOR ASIA AND AFRICA, uniting 89 countries across two continents. Aktobe, Kazakhstan EVERY RECORD IS A HISTORY #GBR #WorldRecord #KazakhCulture #Zhyrau #EpicHeritage Aktobe