Astana presents Qazaq Culture project about Kazakhstan’s heritage and history

The primary objective of the unique Qazaq Culture project is to promote Kazakhstan’s history and rich cultural heritage. Central to the information platform is data from the country’s archives, complemented by information about modern achievements. The website’s main section is a news blog featuring interesting regional projects such as festivals, competitions, theatrical productions, film premieres, works of both established and emerging writers. To cater to international visitors, the main page is presented in English, with content available in six official UN languages, as well as Kazakh and Turkish.

“The portal places significant emphasis on information technologies, particularly via the ‘Culture of Kazakhstan through the Prism of Artificial Intelligence’ section. Users can utilize this technology to explore cultural institutions and historical sites in any selected city on the map through immersive 3D tours. Additionally, they have the option to interact with a chatbot to ask questions and receive responses,” said spokesperson for the Kazakh Ministry of Culture and Information and Qazaq Culture website developer Elvira Zhurgenbayeva.

“An intriguing feature is the artificial intelligence section that has over 200,000 images. Visitors can upload their photos and envision themselves as Kazakh batyrs or warriors. It is crucial for guests from abroad to have everything on one platform. Moreover, the portal simplifies ticket purchases for performances and events, offering a one-stop platform for visitors,” added another website developer Merei Zeinesh.