Kazakh culture events. The Kazakh people have a long tradition of peace, tolerance and co-existence

The Kazakh people have a long tradition of peace, tolerance and co-existence. Children learn hospitality and respect from a very young age, and this is reflected in the wonderful hospitality offered to all guests and travelers. If you visit a Kazakh household - whether or not you are expected - those present will stand up in greeting as you enter the door. You will be seated on the tor - the special guest seat and offered a cup of either kumiss or tea. It is considered extremely poor manners to disturb the weary or hungry guest, so the host often remains silent until you are refreshed!

The first day of spring begins the Muslim New Year. In Kazakhstan, this holiday is known as Nauryz. It’s a time to visit and congratulate friends and neighbors, and also a time to forgive each other. Guests are met in beautifully decorated yurts where they enjoy a traditional dish of Nauryzkoshe, which is made with seven different grains. Many Kazakh national games feature horse racing or other games that are played on horseback. One endurance race features as many as two hundred participants, other games include Kokpar - a type of polo, Kumis Alu, where riders attempt to pick a handkerchief off the ground while galloping at full speed, or KyzKuu – “catch the girl”, where the boys try to best the girls in a race.

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