Astana Set to Host Exciting Activities in First April Weekend
ASTANA — As the first weekend of April approaches, bringing warm weather and longer days, it is a good reason to go outside and enjoy what the bustling city has to offer. The Astana Times has picked and prepared a list of events in Astana so that you don’t have to worry about missing out…
Cultural Events to Celebrate Nauryz This Long Weekend
ASTANA — The end of March is not only the start of flowering trees but also the arrival of an important holiday, Nauryz. Kazakh people, as well as other Turkic nations of Central Asia, celebrate this eastern new year on March 21-23. You will always find something to do in the Kazakh capital during this…
American Student in Almaty Hails Nauryz with Famous Kazakh “Kara Zhorga” Tune (Video)
ASTANA — A video of an American student Ria Edberg performing on her dombra “Kara Zhorga,” a famous Kazakh kui for one of the oldest folk dances, has went viral on social media, a few days before Kazakhstan celebrates Nauryz, a Kazakh new year. Kui is Kazakh national music played on a dombra or kobyz,…
Camera Trap Captures Turkestan Lynxs in Sayram-Ugam National Park (Video)
ASTANA — A camera trap set by researchers captured the Turkestan lynx in the Sayram-Ugam national park in the Turkistan region, reports the press service of the Forestry and Wildlife Committee of the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources. The predator, included in the Red Book of Endangered Species of Kazakhstan, is found exclusively in…
From Magic Show to Nauryz Celebration: Top Picks for Spring Weekend in Astana
ASTANA — Nauryz celebrations and festivities promise to captivate the Kazakh capital in the coming days as the country heads to vote in a parliamentary election this Sunday. Here we present to you a list of events to attend in Astana. This week, The Astana Times also offers you tips on celebrating Nauryz, the Kazakh…
Bird Paradise: Akzhayik State Nature Reserve Becomes Popular Tourist Destination in Atyrau Region
ASTANA – The Akzhayik State Nature Reserve is becoming a popular tourist destination in the Atyrau Region located on the territory of 341,000 hectares in the delta of the Zhaiyk (Ural) River and the coast of the Caspian Sea, according to the Kazinform news agency. Established in 2009, Akzhayik is abundant in a wide variety…
Discover Top Weekend Activities in Astana
ASTANA – Spring has arrived, although the weather in Astana has other ideas. The Astana Times has picked exciting events in our capital to brighten your weekend. Bloom painting master class on March 11 at 3.30 p.m. ArtLab School has master classes for different arts. This master class is perfect if you ever wanted to…
Gophers Come Out of Hibernation at Naurzum State Nature Reserve to Mark Start of Spring
ASTANA – Gophers came out of hibernation at the Naurzum State Nature Reserve in the Kostanai Region to mark spring’s arrival, reported the reserve’s press service on March 1. Sandstone gophers are the largest of the three species living in the area. “In 2022, gophers appeared on March 7, which is quite normal in our…
Five Brilliant Things to Do This Weekend in Astana
ASTANA – The long-awaited spring has arrived in the capital. If you have not yet made plans for the first spring weekend, The Astana Times has prepared a list of some fascinating events on Mar. 4-5. Circle of the Noble art exhibition at the Kazakh National Museum on Mar. 3 – Apr. 9 Circle of…
Last Weekend of Winter Promises to Be a Packed One
ASTANA – The last month of the winter season has almost come to an end and there are still many interesting events to attend in the capital. The Astana Times has picked out some special events to make your last winter weekend unforgettable. Maslenitsa in ESIL CAMP on Feb. 25 Maslenitsa is an East Slavic…
New State-of-the-Art Center to Attract Tourists to Unique Saraishyk Museum
ASTANA – The construction of a visitor center in the Makhambet district of the Atyrau Region on the territory of the Saraishyk State Historical and Cultural Museum-Reserve will soon be completed, attracting more tourists to the region, reports Kazinform news agency. The new visitor center expects the first tourists in the spring. Saraishyk was one…
Fun Activities for Upcoming Winter Weekend and Beyond in Astana
ASTANA – The second week of February is coming to an end. If you have not yet decided on your plans for this weekend, check out this list of activities planned in the Kazakh capital from The Astana Times. This week we will also provide you with tips on how to entertain yourselves in the…
