Holidays and festivals in Kazakhstan express the special nomadic life, rich traditions and customs of the Kazakh people. Thanks to such events, we managed to save important dates and their value. And it is they who attract great attention not only from tourists from all over the world, but also from local residents.
Festivals in Kazakhstan are considered the best way to preserve and practice the national traditions and customs of the Kazakh. Therefore, if you have the opportunity, then visit one of the festivals during your trip in Kazakhstan.
The most popular festivals in Kazakhstan:
The international festival of culture of nomads “Koshpendiler alemi” is held every year in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan. If you want to feel like a real nomad, plunge into their traditions, get to know the nomadic culture better, then visit this festival.
The territory of the festival is divided into 7 “villages”, each of which hosts various events for two days: national games of nomads, ancient battles, folklore music, delicious treats of different cuisines, master classes, theatrical performances, competitions, exhibitions of handicrafts and much more.
It will be interesting to visit the Spirit of Tengri festival dedicated to modern ethnic music. It is held in Almaty and hosts musicians from more than 30 countries. The festival is held in the open air and brings together modern and folk music, national cultures of different countries and peoples.
“Toikazan”, the Almaty festival of national cuisine of the peoples of Kazakhstan, is a friendship festival that unites people of a multinational country.
The dishes presented at the festival are striking in their diversity, because different peoples with their own traditions and customs meet at the festival. You will have the opportunity to try delicious dishes from different cuisines, get to know their traditions better.
International Eco-Ethno-Festival “FourE” is held in Almaty in mid-August. The four E’s stand for ecology, ethnicity, emotions and evolution.
Interesting events await guests at the festival: music and dance, spiritual practices, yoga, master classes and trainings in psychology, business, art from international trainers, concerts of modern and ethnic music, a variety of healthy cuisine.
Bird lovers will be interested in the Wings of Alakol festival. It usually passes on the coast of Lake Alakol from the Almaty region, this place is an ornithological territory.
This birdwatching festival is held in early May, as spring is the season for bird migration. Here you can see pink and curly pelicans, white and gray herons, spoonbills, swans, waders of various kinds. The festival is accompanied by various excursions, lectures and performances by the leading ornithologists of Kazakhstan.
