The nomadic way of life played a significant role in shaping the traditions and culture of many peoples of Central Asia.
Like many other peoples, due to climatic conditions, the Kazakhs had to spend the winter time in mountain valleys protected from mountain winds, and in the summer roam to pastures and lead a semi-nomadic lifestyle. Usually they roamed the whole aul, which were connected by family ties.
Many traditions, customs and attributes of nomadic life have been preserved to this day and are actively used.
Yurts
Although the inhabitants have become sedentary, the yurt still plays an important role. It is considered a symbol of comfort, native land and is installed at the celebration of many holidays. It can also be found on Jailoo, where shepherds go in the warm season.
Horses
Since horses were the main transport of nomads, they were irreplaceable in everyday life and always occupied a special place. Almost every child from an early age mastered the skills of riding, rode confidently. On holidays, men organized various horse games, competitions to show their dexterity and courage. The most popular games such as Kyz Kuu, Ulak and many others have survived to this day and are often held among young people. This addictive game is definitely worth your attention.
Traditional clothing
Since ancient times, nomads have attached special importance to national clothing. Clothing was made from natural materials, mainly such as fur, leather and wool of wild animals.
According to the material, quality and decorations on clothes, it was possible to determine the occupied status of a person, if wealthy people could afford imported silk and velvet materials, then the poor were mostly content with inexpensive materials.
At the beginning of the 19th century, the establishment of relations with other countries, including European ones, made a great impact to the style of clothing of the Kazakh people, and the traditional chapans were replaced by suits and coats.
Despite this, traditional clothing still has a high value, beautifully sewn chapans are worn on holidays, and beautiful decorated dresses adorn the scenes at traditional celebrations.
