Kazakh Traditional Assyk Games are an ancient tradition in Kazakhstan; each player has their own set of Assyks, traditionally made out of a sheep bone, and a ‘Saka’ dyed in bright colours. The ...

Kazakhstan has introduced a new format for the Nowruz (Nauryz), an age-old holiday celebrated by numerous ethnicities worl ...

In this episode of Modern Nomads, we dive deep into the world of Kazakh jewellery, uncovering its hidden gems. We explore how ...

ASTANA — The Kazakh Ministry of Culture and Information hosted the annual Nauryz Ball on March 28 in Astana, uniting foreign ...

The word, Nauryz, means ‘new day’ in Persian. With roots dating back more than 3,000 years ago to the Zoroastrian era, Nauryz ...

Orteke is a Kazakh performing art with a traditional two-stringed instrument called a dombyra and a wooden mountain goat puppet. Attached to the surface of a drum, the puppet is connected to the ...

The Russian-Kazakh strategic partnership ... What lies at the foundation of our partnership is the cherished traditions of friendship, mutual assistance and understanding. An especially important ...

March 16 is declared the Day of Culture and National Traditions, promoting Kazakh culture, art, and national values. March 17 is celebrated as Shanyrak Day (a symbol of a Kazakh traditional felt ...