Holidays of Kazakhstan

"If you see a spring, clean the spring's source."

In Kazakhstan, people are treated with respect and reverence during the holidays. Kazakhs love to enjoy life, and every holiday, be it an anniversary, wedding, or formal event, is celebrated with the whole scale of cheerful music, concerts, local food, and a great crowd of people.

New Year This is an international festival that is widely celebrated in Kazakhstan. In the main square of the Republic of Kazakhstan, fir trees are placed, and the streets are decorated with garlands and Christmas balls.

Restaurants are trying to come up with an interesting and exciting program, and theaters have New Year's performances for children.

It is International Women's Day. The holiday falls at a wonderful time for the lovely ladies, at the very moment when nature is awake. The flowers bloom, and the air is filled with their wonderful aroma.

By tradition, the Palace of Culture hosts concerts featuring the stars of the domestic variety, which are dedicated to women. In addition, for this holiday, try to invite the world of pop stars.

Nauryz is a very ancient holiday that has been celebrated in Kazakhstan for 5,000 years. This is a celebration of spring and the renewal of nature.

According to various historical records that have been found by scientists and archaeologists during excavations, it became known that Nauryz met not only in the works of ancient authors, but in medieval times.

The customs and traditions of commemorating this historic day have been passed down from generation to generation.It is celebrated by Uzbeks, Kazakhs, Tatars, Uighurs, and Tajiks.

The holiday is deeply rooted in ancient pagan rites and has both a spiritual and moral sense.

According to ancient chronology, the holiday fell on March 22—the day of the vernal equinox. On this basis, the Kazakhs decided to call the first month of spring in honor of the holiday.

According to ancient tradition, the feast day on which a girl is born is often called Nauryzgul or Nowruz, while if a boy is born, it is called Nauryzbek or Nauryzbaev.

On the eve of Nauryz, Kazakhstan residents bring their houses into order, cleaning out debris and thereby introducing to the house quarrels, insults, and disease. On the tables, there are a large number of drinks with milk and water (the harvest in the New Year was good), and everyone is trying not to argue on this day and be in a good mood.

The Nauryz celebration always begins with the dawn of the meeting. If you see the spring, to clear away its source." All picking up a hoe and shovel, they gather in a certain place in the ditch. And all together, they begin to plant young trees and shrubs with the words: "Let it remain in the memory of the human tree, rather than flock" or "cut down a single tree-plant ten!".

Once the ritual was completed, all residents avoided their streets and called those who did not come to start a ritual to celebrate the holiday early equinox. They dressed in festive attire and began festivals, performances, and games.

The Nauryz celebration always begins with the dawn of the meeting. If you see the spring, to clear its source." All picking up a hoe and shovel, they gather in a certain place in the ditch. And all together, they begin to plant young trees and shrubs with the words: "Let it remain in the memory of the human tree, rather than flock" or "cut down a single tree-plant ten!"

Once the ritual was completed, all residents avoided their streets and called those who did not come to start a ritual to celebrate the holiday early equinox. They dressed in festive attire and began festivals, performances, and games.

Very popular is the game "Aykysh-uykysh", which translates as "Towards each other". The riders in this game have held the seat of the draw for themselves and other riders and have not let go.

Also very popular was the struggle between a man and a woman. The condition of this struggle was that if the person wins, he has the right to hand over the girl's heart, which is what caused him to contest. In addition, if she wins, the man is obliged to fulfill any of her desires.

Around noon, people cut the bull and prepared a dish called "Belle Kotterer." Before and after noon, the Mullah must read the prayer aloud.

The day ended with performances where poets competed in poetic songs.

Certainly, nowadays, a lot has changed and some of the traditions are gone, but there are still solemn representations, performances, and concerts. Moreover, every house is decorated with rich dostarkhan.

Now, "Nauryz" is a common celebration of unity, labor, and spring and continues to be the most important holiday in the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Victory Day This day is a holiday in light memory of the fallen heroes. Holiday reverence, gratitude, and pride.

During the war years, Kazakhstan made a great contribution to the victory over Germany. The country hosted the evacuated enterprises and refugees.

On that day, the entire population of the Republic of Kazakhstan expresses gratitude to its veterans.In the city, a large number of concerts, promotions, and fairs are held. presents awards, diplomas, and prizes.

On July 6, 1994, it was decided to move the capital of Kazakhstan from Almaty to Astana. On May 6, 1998, according to the Decree of the President of Kazakhstan, the capital was renamed Astana.

This very ancient time, the Day of the Capital Astana, is celebrated.

On that day, all the people of the Republic congratulate each other on their favorite holiday. Pass concerts, charity fairs, all kinds of action. The city is filled with laughter, the fragrance of flowers, gurgling fountains, and colorful balls.

August 30 is Constitution Day in the Republic of Kazakhstan. On this day, the fundamental laws of the country were adopted. At the weekend, the streets are decorated with balloons and flags. In the capital, they hold exhibitions, concerts with stars, shows, and sporting events.

The Republic of Kazakhstan's Independence Day is the most important national holiday in the country.The entire republic celebrates with joy and fun the anniversary of the state.

The Pre-Kazakhs prepare a festive program. Sports, performances by folk groups, variety shows, fairs, and much more. The entertainment program involves 100 or so dance and music bands, actors, stuntmen, etc. And in the evening, you can watch the city's fireworks.

Ramazan Hait is a holiday of moral and spiritual cleansing. The festival starts after the end of the Muslim fasting month of Ruza. Fasting lasts 30 days and is a rite of moral and spiritual cleansing. Ramazan Hait always begins with a morning prayer—Hait (prayer), and after the prayers, for three days, relatives and friends congratulate each other on the holiday.

These days, Kazakhstan considers output. Kazakhs prepare national dishes, which are served to all of their friends and neighbors.

Kurban Hait is one of the largest festivals in the Islamic world. He celebrated 70 years after the end of Ramadan Hait, as well as the previous holiday.

He also declared a day off, and residents of Kazakhstan are preparing for it in advance. Prepare pastry and traditional pilaf. In the days leading up to the festival, people decide to visit the graves of relatives. Kurban Hait, as well as Ramazan Hait, last for three days. Everybody is trying to have time to visit their neighbors, relatives, and friends.