Tea Traditions of Kazakhstan Presented at UNESCO Headquarters

Paris, June 10, 2024 – The Permanent Delegation of Kazakhstan to UNESCO participated in the celebration of International Tea Day at the Organization’s headquarters.

At the event, organized by the UNESCO Community Associations and the Centre for Franco-Chinese Cultural and Artistic Exchanges, the Permanent Delegations of Azerbaijan, China, France, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Morocco, Mongolia, Tanzania, Turkiye, Sri Lanka and Viet Nam, demonstrated traditional methods of tea preparation and consumption in their countries. The participants highlighted the historical, cultural, and economic significance of tea and emphasized the importance of preserving and promoting tea traditions as an integral part of the intangible cultural heritage of the humanity.

The Kazakh corner featured traditional snacks and desserts of Kazakh cuisine, which are customarily served with tea in our country. Guests were shown a video about tea ceremonies in Kazakhstan produced by the Community of Wives of Kazakhstan Diplomats. An illustrated brochure on Tea Culture in Kazakhstan, prepared by the Permanent Delegation, also attracted the attention of the reception participants, providing brief information about tea protocols and various types of tea ceremonies in our country.

Reference: On December 19, 2019, the UN General Assembly declared May 21 as International Tea Day to support sustainable production and consumption of tea and to raise awareness of its importance in combating hunger and poverty.