Kazakhstan Culture Day held in Oman

Muscat, 9 September 2021 – Kazakhstan Culture Day held in the Muscat Water Front Complex. In the framework of the Cultural Day national food was served, Kazakh songs and kyuis (traditional music performed on “dombra” traditional musical instrument) of the Great Steppe were performed, and various scenes of Kazakh traditions and customs were presented.

The achievements of the country within 30 years of independence and socio-economic reforms of H.E. Kassym-Zhomart Tokayev, President of Kazakhstan, as well as main points of his Address to the Nation were highlighted during the event.

In addition, in commemoration of the 175th Anniversary of Zhambyl Zhabayev, great Kazakh poet, film about him and his works shown as a part of the cultural evening. Special attention paid to his personality. His work is connected with the life of ordinary people, and poetry impresses with deep meaning and bravery.

Representatives of the diplomatic corps accredited to the Sultanate of Oman, writers and mass media, as well as Kazakhstani national temporarily residing in Oman took part in the celebration of the Cultural Day.

At the event, traditional kyuis (traditional music performed on traditional musical instrument) and Kazakh songs with dombra sounds performed, Kazakh national cuisine and games shown, as well as the ancient custom of «tusau kesu» (traditional ritual performed with the wish to make (1 year) child walk quicker) demonstrated.