The Day of Culture of Kazakhstan took place in Kyiv

On November 27, 2019, on the eve of the First President's Day and Independence Day of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Day of Culture of Kazakhstan was held at the National Library of Ukraine for Children.

The central event was a presentation of the book of Kazakh folk tales “The Bird of Happiness” in Ukrainian. The publication of this book, which reveals the diversity of rich distinctive culture and traditions of the Kazakh people, was organized by the Embassy of Kazakhstan. Vivid illustrations for the tales were made by talented students of T.K.Zhurgenov Kazakh National Academy of Arts.

The participants of the event were presented a book and photo exhibition about Kazakhstan, Kazakh folk costumes and a colorful video clip demonstrating the climatic and cultural diversity of the Kazakh land.

Young spectators were interested to see a theatrical production based on “The Giant Alpamys” fairy tale, listened to a mesmerizing steppe dombra melody, the “Ақсақ киік” kyu and the medley of Ukrainian songs, “Chervona Ruta” and “Nese Halya Vody”.

Students of the State Choreographic Studio “Barvinochok” performed dances and the Folk Art Group “Smile of the Sun” from A.N. Boychenko Gymnasium No. 59 performed the Kazakh dance “Аққу”.

The Embassy donated “The Bird of Happiness” to the National Library Foundation for Children of Folk Tales. Now, in all corners of Ukraine, young readers will have the opportunity to get to know the Kazakh people closer through their folklore.

The event was attended by representatives of the Ministry of Culture of Ukraine, libraries, the scientific community and the Kazakh diaspora, as well as students of Ukrainian secondary schools.