The celebration of the Nauryz Spring Festival was held with a solemn concert in Vienna

Vienna, March 27, 2023 – In the capital of Austria, in honor of the spring festival “Nauryz” a concert of the folklore ensemble “Arnau” was organized by the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Vienna, together with the “Dusen Kasseinov” Foundation and the Municipality of West Kazakhstan region.

In his welcoming speech, the Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Austria, Mr. Alibek Bakaev, explained to the guests about the spring festival of Nauryz, which personifies peace and kindness, which has a deep philosophical meaning and global cultural significance, contributing to the strengthening of friendship and mutual respect.

Head of the Folk Music Research Institute of the Vienna University of Music and Performing Arts, Dr. Marko Kolbl, also delivered a congratulatory speech, noting the significance and relevance of the international festival of Nauryz in establishing close friendly ties between our nations.

Sophisticated spectators enthusiastically greeted the concert of masters of art and the works of Kazakh composers, which were masterfully performed on such national instruments as dombra, kobyz, sazsyrnai, zhetygen, etc.

Folklore, musical art, bright costumes of the Kazakh people, serving national dishes, symbolizing the awakening of nature formed a picture of an unforgettable colorful spectacle.