Меню
Cultural and Humanitarian Cooperation
Kazakhstan places great importance on developing cultural and humanitarian relations with African countries. The Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Ethiopia consistently organizes various events to foster intercultural dialogue and cooperation, introduce the Ethiopian public to Kazakhstan's history, culture, art, and traditions, and develop educational, sports, and tourism ties.
In February 2020, to promote Kazakh culture, the "Abai" cultural center was opened at the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Ethiopia. The center holds various events to familiarize Kazakhstan's friends in Ethiopia with the culture, traditions, and customs of the Kazakh people.
Cooperation in Sports
September 16, 2018 - At the initiative of the Embassy of Kazakhstan, athletes from Ethiopia and Kenya participated in the annual "Astana Marathon 2018" charity marathon.
September 8-14, 2024 - Ethiopia participated for the first time in the 5th World Nomad Games and competed in the Kazakh game of "togyzkumalak".
Cooperation in Culture and Arts
Kazakhstan and Ethiopia cooperate effectively within the framework of UNESCO. In 2022, Ethiopia supported Kazakhstan on the issue of preserving the Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi on the UNESCO World Heritage list and endorsed the Kazakh resolution on this matter.
The Embassy of Kazakhstan in Ethiopia also actively works to promote Kazakh culture, traditions, and customs, and informs about the activities and role of the Assembly of People of Kazakhstan in maintaining tolerance and stability in a multi-ethnic society. It highlights the role and activities of the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions in developing recommendations for solving global problems of peace and stability. The Embassy uses the media to raise public awareness in its host country about the contributions of prominent Kazakh historical figures to the formation and development of Kazakhstan.
Despite the geographical distance, Kazakhstan and Ethiopia share many similarities in culture and traditions. For example, the ancient board games "Togyzkumalak" and the Ethiopian "Gebeта" ("Mancala"), the Kazakh "Kobyz" and the Ethiopian musical instrument "Masinko," as well as tug-of-war, are just a small part of our shared cultural heritage.
Forums and Seminars
July 8, 2021 - A seminar on the cultural heritage of the Great Steppe country was held at the Embassy of Kazakhstan.
May 3, 2022 - An international forum on "Cultural Heritage for Sustainable Development," organized by the Embassy of Kazakhstan with the UNESCO office, was held at the Ethnographic Museum of Ethiopia.
May 20, 2024 - A seminar dedicated to the activities of outstanding historical figures of Kazakhstan was held at the Embassy of Kazakhstan.
May 26, 2026 - the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan hosted a cultural seminar dedicated to Kazakhstan's modern policy on strengthening national unity, promoting national history, and preserving cultural values.
Concerts
February 26, 2018 - The Embassy of Kazakhstan, together with the School of Music of Ethiopia, organized a classical music concert. Young performers from Belarus, China, Tunisia, and Palestine participated in the concert.
Nauryz
2021-2026 - The Nauryz holiday was celebrated with performances of Kazakh, Kyrgyz, and Uzbek folk songs and dances, and musical pieces by Abai. Specifically, Kazakh folk dances such as "Qamajai" and "Qara zhorga" were showcased, while songs like "Agugai," "Kozimnin Karasy," and "Zhelsiz Tunde Jaryk Ay" were performed with the accompaniment of the dombra. Participants also took part in friendly competitions in traditional national games—"asyq atu" (knuckle-bones) and "togyzkumalak," both of which are included in the UNESCO list of intangible heritage.
Film Screenings
December 14, 2019 - A screening of the feature film "Zhauzhurek Myn Bala" was organized.
March 20, 2021 - A UNESCO documentary about the celebration of Nauryz was screened.
July 31, 2021 - A screening of the feature film "The Gift to Stalin" was organized.
April 30, 2025 - A screening of the Kazakh feature film "Summer of 1941" took place. The film recounts the real story of the combat path of the Kazakh scientist, writer, and public figure Adi Sharipov, and his battles with partisan units during the Great Patriotic War.
May 26, 2026 - A screening of the Kazakh feature film “Khazhimukan” took place, telling the story of the life and triumphs of the legendary Kazakh wrestler and the first multiple-time world wrestling champion, Khazhimukan Munaitpasov.
Photo Exhibitions
December 12, 2019 - A photo exhibition on the culture, traditions, nature, and history of Kazakhstan was organized.
August 27, 2021 - A photo exhibition titled "Stronger than Death," dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the closure of the Semipalatinsk Nuclear Test Site, was organized.
August 30, 2021 - A photo exhibition titled "Kazakhstan - Recognized by the World Community" was organized.
October 21, 2022 - As part of the celebration of the Republic Day of Kazakhstan, a photo exhibition on the theme "New Kazakhstan" was presented.
April 30, 2025 - In celebration of the 80th anniversary of Victory Day, a photo exhibition was organized, highlighting the contributions of Kazakhstan, Ethiopia, and other African countries to the victory in the Second World War. The exhibition brought together archival photo materials, documents, and testimonials emphasizing the role of the allies and countries of the anti-Hitler coalition in achieving a common victory.
May 26, 2026 - as part of the cultural seminar, a photo exhibition entitled "Kazakhstan Beyond" was presented.
Kazakh Yurt
December 10, 2022 - For the first time on the UNECA platform in Africa, a presentation of the Kazakh yurt and its interior, as a UNESCO material heritage, was held. Since then, the Kazakh yurt in Ethiopia, richly decorated with national decorative elements and costumes, has become a place of attraction for Kazakhstan's African friends and a symbol of traditional Kazakh hospitality in Africa.