Kazakhstan Introduces New Format for Nauryz Celebrations
Astana, The Gulf Observer: Deputy Chairman of the Culture Committee of the Ministry of Culture and Information of Kazakhstan, Sabit Barlybayev, announced a significant shift in the celebration of Nauryz, Kazakhstan’s traditional New Year festival. According to a report of media, starting this year, the country will mark Nauryz celebrations in a revamped format.
Barlybayev revealed that the proposal aims to enrich the meaning and content of the Nauryz holiday by declaring a decade of Nauryznama, scheduled to take place from March 14 to March 23 annually. As part of this initiative, a unified Nauryz logo has been approved and distributed across all regions of the country. Historical references to Nauryznama, a festivity lasting 8-9 days, were cited from the works of renowned philosophers such as Mahmud al-Kashgari, Mashkhur Zhusup Kopeiuly, Abai, and Ayezov.
Furthermore, Barlybayev proposed the revival of Korisu kuni – Amal celebration (Meeting Day) across all regions of Kazakhstan, extending its observance beyond its current western marking.
Detailing the schedule of events, Barlybayev outlined a series of themed days during the Nauryz celebrations. These include Kaiyrymdylyk kuni (Day of Charity) on March 15, the Day of Culture and National Traditions on March 16, Shanyrak kuni promoting family values and moral upbringing on March 17, the Day of National Dress on March 18, Zhanaru kuni (Renewal Day) on March 19, the National Sport Day on March 20, Yntymak kuni (Unity Day) on March 21, the Beginning of the Year on March 22, and Tazaru kuni, featuring nationwide environmental campaigns.
Moreover, the Nauryz bazarlyk season is scheduled to commence from March 14 to March 23, facilitating mass sales at trading venues across the nation.
Barlybayev further disclosed that approximately 400 events are slated to take place nationwide as part of the Nauryznama celebrations, with the flagship event, Uly istin – Uly tany, scheduled for March 21 within the EXPO territory.
