Astana hosted the Nauryz Ball in
honor of the national holiday for the first time. It was attended by diplomats
and ambassadors of various countries as well as leaders of international
organizations and representatives of foreign companies. Kazakh Minister of
Culture and Information Aida Balayeva welcomed the guests, noting that the
celebration of the Nauryz holiday is taking place in a new format. She
discussed projects aimed at modernizing the country, promoting its cultural
heritage and advancing it on the global stage as well. Among these is the Qazaq
Culture informational and educational portal presented at the ball. The event
also featured the first Kazakh multinational ensemble ‘Birlik’ and the popular
folk group ‘Zhoshy’, known both domestically and internationally. The
diplomatic ball guests congratulated Kazakh citizens on the holiday of renewal,
fertility, friendship and love.
“We congratulate all Kazakh
citizens on Nauryz. I was really happy to learn about the traditions and
culture and see the national costumes. This is such a beautiful holiday,” said
Kathy Leach, British Ambassador to Kazakhstan.
“This event is fantastic, first
of all, the scenario. All the Kazakh national attire, musicians, dancers were
amazing. I had a privilege to perform this Kazakh song together with the
orchestra on the stage,” said Jorge Urbiola Lopez de Montenegro, Spanish
Ambassador to Kazakhstan.
Web-editor: Aizhan
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