Kazakh Folklore by “Astana Sazy” ensemble highlights the Nauryz Celebrations

March 21, 2021, BRUSSELS – The Kazakh National Folklore Ensemble “Astana Sazy” performed a musical concert dedicated to the Nauryz holidays in the framework of the cooperation of the Embassies of Kazakhstan in Belgium and Luxembourg, and Netherlands with the “Naǵyz Beauty of Kazakhstan” project by Ms. Ainur Arashapova.

At the the concert, the ensemble performed such compositions, as “Astana Sazy” by A. Aktayev, the legendary “Aq sisa” by Zhaiau Mussa, “Zhenis” by Zh.Uskenbaev, etc. Famous singer of traditional folk songs, honored worker of Kazakhstan, artist Ardak Balazhanova sang “Ugai-ai”, “Zhelsiz tunde zharyk ai” and other favorite compositions of Kazakhstanis.

The concert was broadcast live on the Youtube channel with the participation of the Embassies of Kazakhstan in Belgium and Luxembourg, in the Netherlands, as well as the Honorary Consul of Kazakhstan in Luxembourg.

The event aims to acquaint viewers from all over the world with Kazakhstan through traditions, music, and other cultural heritage of the Kazakh people. During the concert, the audience was presented with the beauty of Kazakh traditional dresses, the preparation of a traditional holiday dish “Nauryz kozhe” and the concert.

The Embassy expresses special gratitude to Mrs. Ainur Arashapova for organizing this beautiful event, as well as for her goodwill to promote Kazakh culture in the BENELUX countries.

Beginning this year, Kazakhstan celebrates the Nauryz holiday, the day of Spring Equinox, under a new concept. In his February article, President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev announced the development of a concept in order to enrich the content of the spring holiday.

The main goal of the holiday is to strengthen peace and friendship in the country, preserve national identity, popularize family values, and develop a careful approach to the environment. For the first time, events related to the celebration of Nauryz are held from March 14 to 23 (10 days).

The recording of the holiday concert can be seen at: https://youtu.be/jx2nyl8hOMc