Kazakhstan Showcased its Culture at the Festival of Embassies in Prague

Prague, June 7, 2025 – The Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the Czech Republic took part in the 8th annual Festival of Embassies in Prague – the largest international cultural and gastronomic event, which this year brought together diplomatic missions from 56 countries, showcasing their cultural traditions, handicrafts, and culinary heritage.

The official opening ceremony was attended by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic Jan Lipavský, Mayor of Prague Bohuslav Svoboda, Mayor of Prague 6 Jakub Stárek, heads of diplomatic missions, and representatives of the business community.

Kazakhstan was represented by a traditional yurt, which for the second year in a row became the centerpiece of the festival. Throughout the day, the yurt attracted numerous visitors eager to explore its unique interior, admire its traditional decor, and experience the nomadic culture of the Kazakh people.

Special attention was paid to the yurt by the event’s distinguished guests – Foreign Minister Lipavský and Mayor of Prague 6 Stárek – who visited the Kazakh dastarkhan (a traditional festive table) and gladly sampled national dishes.

Festival visitors had the opportunity to fully experience the warmth of Kazakh hospitality and enjoy a wide variety of traditional cuisine. Traditional plov was prepared on-site in a large cauldron, and freshly made manty, national pastries, and desserts were also served. Particular interest was shown in kumys and ayran – authentic drinks that were a new discovery for many Czech guests.

The festival, organized by the Prague 6 Municipal District in cooperation with the Farmers’ Markets Association, received broad media coverage in the Czech Republic and was positively received by the public, serving as yet another contribution to the promotion of Kazakh culture abroad and the strengthening of bilateral humanitarian ties.