Articles by Akbota Kairken

Astana Ballet Stages “The Heritage of the Great Steppe” Play to Mark Independence Day

ASTANA – The Astana Ballet Theatre presented “The Heritage of the Great Steppe,” a play produced in an authentic interpretation of traditional Kazakh dances by Honorary artists of Kazakhstan Aigul Tati and Mukaram Avakhri, on Dec. 14.  The event was dedicated to the Independence Day of Kazakhstan. “The Heritage of Great Steppe” mesmerizes the public…

Turkistan Hosts Conference on Sustainable Tourism, Pilgrimage, and Sacred Heritage

TURKISTAN – Nearly 400 delegates from 20 countries including 60 international experts participated in the Sustainable Tourism, Pilgrimage, and Sacred Heritage conference titled The People Protecting Monuments in Turkistan on Oct. 26-28. The event, held as part of the UNESCO Initiative on Heritage of Religious Interest, seeks to promote Kazakhstan’s experience in preserving historical sites and…