In Almaty, the city’s thousands of citizens and guests celebrate Nauryz Meyramy

Congratulating residents and guests of the city, Almaty’s governor Bauyrzhan Baibek noted that Nauryz was a wonderful holiday that had become an integral part of the intangible cultural heritage of mankind.

"Today our people are celebrating Nauryz for the 30th year in a row. The national holiday, banned in Soviet times, was revived in the spring of 1988 in Almaty on the initiative of the intelligentsia group with the support of Nursultan Nazarbayev, who at that time headed the Council of Ministers of the Kazakh SSR. Our Elbasy noted that "Nauryz is a special day, celebrated from time immemorial and being a messenger of good, marking the beginning of a new life,"said Bauyrzhan Baibek.

Within the framework of the celebration of Nauryz Meiramy on the "Astana" Square, a bright concert program was developed for thousands of citizens and guests of the city. Folk compositions and favorite hits were sung by Rosa Rymbaeva, Muzart, Dos Mukasan and many others. In addition to the performances of domestic pop stars, the audience was represented by creative teams from 12 countries, including. India, Uzbekistan, Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Kyrgyzstan, and others.

Here are food festivals where residents and visitors distribute baursaks and Nauryz skin installed yurts, tents and various commercial installations "kerege kurak", "kos", "abylaysha" and others.

On the streets of Zhibek Zholy and Panfilov masters from different countries of the world organized special master classes of pottery and jewelry, ceramics, golden sewing, orteke, shyrdak, etc.

On the reconstructed pedestrian streets also hosts theatrical caravan processions, organized open-air artists, sports, song contest among young people, games for children, performances recitation, dance performances, theater productions, etc..

A special interest for the gathered was caused by the site for sewing the longest "kurak korpe" in the street Zhibek zholy. Thanks to the efforts of the skilled workers in the megalopolis they plan to set the record of the Guinness Book of Records. It is expected that the national patchwork quilt will be more than 25 thousand square meters. meters.

In turn, thousands of people gathered the festive program "Nauryz - the world's cultural heritage" on the square in front of the stadium "Almaty Arena" in Alatau district.

In celebration of Nauryz is a festival of "Cuisines of the World", where foreign visitors are taught to anyone wanting to prepare Azerbaijan pilaf in a pita, baklava, Turkish Berek with spinach, Indian drink "Tandau" and others. Organize a fair of artisans, on the game "Asyk tournament », Children's and sports zones.

In addition, on the avenue in front of the "Almaty Art Center" in the Athletic Village a trading platform has been built, where guests are offered national souvenirs, clothes, hand made products from the craft center "Qazaq Oner".

On the open concert venue in Alatau District made Kazakhstan pop stars Berkut, Nurlan Alban, a group of "Asia", "Ushkonyr" "Newton", Roman Kim, Zhasulan Musagaliev, Rauan Abilbaev, soloists of the traditional art of "Alatau", show-ballet " Rise "," Ivory "," Republic ", etc. For the guests of the holiday" BIG Karaoke show "is held, live bands and alternative bands are organized.

The festive events will end with a grandiose fireworks on the square "Astana" at 21:00 clock.

It should be noted that from all the main locations of the celebration of Nauryz Meyramy in Almaty, direct inclusions have been organized on 40 media boards throughout the city. For TV viewers, a live broadcast is conducted on the "Almaty" TV channel.

In general, the celebration of Nauryz Meyramy in Almaty will last for a month and includes more than 150 events. For example, on March 23 at the "Astana" square will host a concert of Kairat Nurtas, and "Almaty Arena" residents and visitors waiting "Nauryz in the style of the DISCO", with performances by Baccara, Kevin Mccoy Ex Bad Boys Blue, Londonbeat, Ottawan, Sounds Of Boney M Sheyla Bonnick, Secret Service, Joy, Arabesque Original Michaela Rose and etc.