The Embassy of Kazakhstan participated in a Charity Bazaar in Latvia and held a Quiz on the 125th anniversary of Kanysh Satpayev

Riga, December 1, 2024 - The Embassy of Kazakhstan in Latvia participated in the annual event - International Charity Bazaar organized by the International Women's Club of Riga (IWCR).

The event was attended by more than 30 diplomatic missions of foreign countries and 18 charitable and non-governmental organizations in Latvia.

The Embassy of Kazakhstan presented national souvenirs and Kazakh national cuisine. Kazakh jewelry and national clothes, woodwork, as well as various national dishes aroused great interest among the visitors of the bazaar.

The Charity Bazaar was held in a positive and festive manner. In the musical programme of the bazaar, in addition to music and dances of Latvia and other countries, the Embassy of Kazakhstan showed tourist videos about Kazakhstan with musical accompaniment in the national genre. The Embassy also presented the ‘Born Bold’ campaign, positioning the country as a bold and attractive destination for global business, investment, tourism and cultural exchange.

As part of the event, the Embassy organized a Quiz among visitors to the bazaar on the occasion of the 125th anniversary of the outstanding Kazakh scientist and geologist, academician Kanysh Satpayev. The participants of the Quiz noted that such informative events give an opportunity to get to know Kazakhstan, representatives of Kazakh intelligentsia, culture and traditions, which in turn create an atmosphere of unity, friendship and mutual understanding.

Visitors to the bazaar spoke with admiration about the cultural heritage and culinary art of Kazakhstan, reflecting the spirit and identity of the nomadic Kazakh people, presented by the Embassy.

All proceeds from the bazaar were donated to the Latvian Charity Fund to support social projects in the country.