Kazakh diaspora of Hungary participated in the forum “Otandastar” in Astana

Astana, October 11, 2023 - Ethnic Kazakhs from more than 40 countries gathered at the Otandastar Forum in Astana. The guests included representatives of the media, scientific and cultural circles, business and politics.

The event was opened by Malik Otarbayev, Advisor to the President of Kazakhstan, who read a letter of welcome on behalf of the head of state, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. The President of Kazakhstan noted that our ancestors always solved state problems at the Kurultai, and such meetings are a good trend. The head of state stressed that it is important to develop multilateral communication between ethnic Kazakhs all over the world.

At the event, participants discussed issues related to language, national identity, and support for Kazakhs abroad.

Such meetings are held regularly in Kazakhstan, but this forum is different in scale. Never before has it been possible to gather so many expatriate Kazakhs who have achieved certain successes on one platform.

The Kazakh Diaspora of Hungary was represented by Onaysha Mandoki, Head of the Cultural Department of the Kazakh-Hungarian Fund "Bars" and the Center "Abai" at the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Hungary.

In her speech she told about the activities of the "Bars" Foundation and the "Abay" Center aimed at preserving the Kazakh traditions, identity, customs, language and culture of the Kazakhs living in Hungary.

The forum was held in the form of a seminar. In addition to discussions, the participants were introduced to modern trends and new ideas in culture, creative industries, entrepreneurship and investment climate of the country.