Young talents of Kazakhstan made tour of France
BRUSSELS. July 22. KAZINFORM /Yerzhan Ospanov/ During the period from June 17 to July 17 Kazakhstan group of dombyra players "Baiterek" and "Rauan" dancing team of Astana school #2 made a tour to France at an invitation of "Culture and traditions" French Association. The young people visited Varrennes, Fleury-les-Aubrais, Rosporden, Saint , Paris and some other cities. The purpose of the tour was familiarizing French people with the Kazakh folk music and dances.
As the press service of the Kazakh Embassy in France informs, Kazakh teams took part in "Folklore of the World" international festival held in Saint Malo. The event brought together professional art teams from Turkey, Czech Republic, Ivory Coast, Poland, Russia, Argentine and Mexico. "Baiterek" played kuys Turkmen, Ana bakyty, Yerke sylkym, Alkissa, Nauai and Adai. "Rauan" group performed Balabaksha, Shashu and Yerke Kyz dances.
Alongside, under the auspices of the Kazakh Embassy "Baiterek" gave several charity concerts in nursing homes and in the house for disabled people in Paris. The French community expressed gratitude for their initiative and attention. "Baiterek" also performed in Vincent Park of Paris before the representatives of the Kazakh Diaspora.