Distribution of invitations to participants of 2011 Asian Winter Games started
ALMATY. February 10. KAZINFORM "Executive Direction of the Organizing Committee of the Asian Winter Games 2011" JSC started distribution of official invitations to participants of the coming competitions. 45 countries - members of the Olympic Council of Asia are among the addressees, the press service of the Direction reports.
The invitations are stylized as a tumar. In the traditions of nomads tumar is the main life amulet that is presented to every newborn. Tumar protects from misfortune, brings welfare and protects its owner during his life. Besides, tumar bears an idea of care for travelers.
Thus, the "invitation-tumar" is an envelope with rating words designed to protect its owner and bring luck. This symbolic gift will remind the guests about Kazakhstan.