Kazakhstan continues to celebrate
Nauryz in a new format this year following the authorities’ decision to enrich
the meaning and content of the holiday. According to the Ministry of Culture
and Information, the celebration of the Turkic New Year historically lasted for
about 10 days. This year, the universities of Astana were among the first to
support this tradition in Kazakhstan’s modern life. A festive event at the
Gumilyov Eurasian National University welcomed the leadership, professors,
staff, students, and honorary guests dressed in national costumes. Beautiful
shapan robes, headwear, and dresses adorned with unique national patterns and
ornaments created an atmosphere of the main holiday. Kui pieces and
compositions by well-known Kazakh akyns were performed for the audience as a
musical gift. The university emphasized that Nauryznama is a symbol of
strengthening national identity and demonstrating confident steps towards
Kazakhstan’s future.
“The Head of State’s decision to celebrate
Nauryz for 10 days from March 14 to 23 marks a significant step taken this
year. Firstly, National Clothing Day, National Sports Day, Cleansing
Day, the day of mass tree planting, and others reveal the profound meaning of
the holiday. Also, all these events across the country serve as a great
spiritual foundation for people to further strengthen national unity,” said Zhanna
Kurmangaliyeva, ENU Vice-Rector for Science, Commercialization and
Internationalization.
