Keywords
Bakshichilik aesthetic education higher education folklore epic cultural heritage digital technologies.
Abstract
This article examines the Karakalpak bakshichilik traditions and their role in enhancing aesthetic education in higher education. It analyzes the artistic and aesthetic value of bakshi performance and its potential to develop students’ aesthetic taste and national identity through epic storytelling. The study also highlights modern methods of integrating bakshichilik into the educational process and the opportunities offered by digital technologies.