Karaganda collectives presented the culture of Kazakhstan at the World Music and Dance Festival

The teams of the Karaganda Concert Association named after Kali Baizhanov performed a tour in the Sultanate of Oman. At the official invitation, the Tattimbet Orchestra of Kazakh Folk Instruments and the Akku Folklore and Choreographic Ensemble took part in the World Music and Dance Festival held on the stage of the Royal Opera House in Muscat. It is a traditional platform for international dialogue and spiritual exchange and one of the most beautiful cultural centers in the Arab world.

– This festival is a great opportunity to demonstrate the unity of culture and art. We introduced the local audience to the culture of Kazakhstan, its distinctive melodies and dances. Finally, performing on such an international stage is a great honor and valuable professional experience for every artist, Honored Worker of Kazakhstan, performer of traditional songs Serzhan Musayin.

The festival was attended by teams from five countries: Bahrain, Mexico, Hungary, Oman and Kazakhstan. The leadership of the city of Muscat, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Sultanate of Oman Aidarbek Anuarbekuly, representatives of the cultural community were present.

The audience of Oman warmly welcomed the Karaganda performers, highly appreciating their professionalism and artistic level. They were among the first to perform on the festival stage. Karaganda artists not only showed their art, but also were able to see and get to know the rich culture of the Arab East better.

Photo  by the Department of Culture, Archives and Documentation of the Karaganda region