South Korean group NUMORI and Kazakh vocal and instrumental ensemble Saz&Soul performed together in Astana. Their programme featured traditional music from both countries alongside contemporary musical styles.
The national Amre Kashaubayev Traditional Song Performers’ Contest opened in Almaty on October 26, with its first round also held that day. It was organized by the Zhambyl Kazakh State Academic Philharmonic with support from Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Culture and Information.
A workshop and tournament in the Kazakh intellectual game togyzkumalak took place at the Kazakhstan Cultural Center in Beijing on October 25. The event, titled “Ұлттық мұра – ұрпаққа аманат,” was held in honor of Republic Day.
Italy’s Chamber of Deputies has taken part in making a film about women for the first time. Ricordati ragazza traces the path to women winning the right to vote.
The Altai Republic held an event marking Altai Language Day. Tatyana Gigel said preserving and developing the language is a priority of regional state policy.
Kazakhstan Cinema Days were held in Kazan from October 21 to 23. The event aimed to promote Kazakhstan’s film industry and strengthen cultural ties between Kazakhstan and Tatarstan.
Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed work at the Imam Maturidi memorial complex in Samarkand. A mosque was built, two mausoleums were restored, and a research centre and museum were established.
Work has begun on a protective wall around the historic Imamzadeh Yahya ibn Zayd Shahid Shrine in Afghanistan’s Sar-e Pol Province. The project is estimated to cost more than AFN 300,000.
The National Archive of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Central State Archive of the Republic of Kazakhstan have been granted national status under a decree signed by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.
Yerevan will host a gala concert marking the 75th birthday of opera singer Gegham Grigoryan. Plácido Domingo is the special guest, with Grigoryan’s children also appearing on stage.
Qatar’s Theatre Affairs Center, part of the Ministry of Culture, held a seminar titled “An Eye That Reads and an Eye That Sees.” It introduced ways to understand theatrical performances and interpret their meanings.
Ashgabat may be declared the cultural capital of the countries of the Islamic world in 2028. The head of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, Salim Al Malik, said the proposal was being considered.
Kazakhstan presented projects to preserve documentary heritage at a UNESCO seminar in Indonesia. The event is being held in Jakarta from October 13 to 16.
On October 15, Mangystau Region Governor Nurdaulet Kilybay met representatives of a technical mission made up of UNESCO international experts. They discussed presenting the region’s historical and cultural heritage internationally and preparations for the Ustyurt site’s listing.
Officials in the Altai Republic discussed plans for Altai Language Day, marked on October 20. Deputies will attend Altai language lessons at schools in their constituencies.
Khakassia will host the inclusive festival “The World of Nomads Is the World!” on October 25. The program includes a theatrical performance, exhibitions, concerts, tours and workshops.
Aizere Toleu, a young performer from Karaganda, won a gold medal at the 20th Youth Delphic Games. The event in Dushanbe brought together hundreds of young talents from nine CIS countries.
The Kazakh National Orchestra of Folk Instruments named after Kurmangazy presented its Cinema Hits project at Almaty Theatre. The programme featured well-known works from Kazakh and international films.
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