The Spirit of the Great Steppe in Amsterdam: Opening of the Exhibition of Kazakh Cultural Heritage

Amsterdam, 30 October 2025 – As part of the celebration of the Republic Day of Kazakhstan and the 35th anniversary of the Declaration of State Sovereignty, the official opening of the exhibition “The Living Thread of Traditions: Heritage of the Ancestors” took place in Amsterdam. The event was organized by the Museum Association of the City of Almaty and the Yunus Emre Institute, with the support of the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Embassy of the Republic of Türkiye in the Kingdom of the Netherlands.           

The exhibition aims to strengthen cultural and humanitarian ties, promote Kazakhstan’s historical and cultural heritage, and introduce the European audience to the rich history, philosophy, and spiritual values of the people of the Great Steppe.                                                 

The exposition features over 70 unique exhibits from the collections of the Museum Association of the City of Almaty. Among them are ethnographic artifacts, traditional costumes, jewelry, musical instruments, historical photographs, and works of decorative and applied arts that reflect the continuity of traditions and the living connection between generations.                          

The opening ceremony was attended by representatives of the diplomatic corps, cultural and public organizations, the Kazakh diaspora, and friends of Kazakhstan. Representatives of the Embassy of Kazakhstan expressed their gratitude to the organizers for their significant contribution to strengthening cultural ties between Kazakhstan and the Netherlands.                                           

The exhibition “The Living Thread of Traditions: Heritage of the Ancestors” has become another vivid example of fruitful cultural cooperation between Kazakhstan and the Netherlands, as well as a testament to the shared spiritual and cultural roots of the peoples of the Turkic world.   

The exhibition is open to visitors at the Yunus Emre Institute in Amsterdam from 31 October to 14 November 2025 (Monday–Friday, from 11:00 to 16:00).