Almaty Museums Association showcases Kazakh heritage in Amsterdam
On October 30, the capital of the Kingdom of the Netherlands hosted the opening of the Almaty Museums Association exhibition, “Continuity of Traditions: Legacy of Ancestors,” Kazinform News Agency cites the Almaty City Akimat (Administration).
The ceremony was attended by representatives of the diplomatic corps, leaders of international and non-governmental organizations, cultural and art figures, as well as members of the media.
The exhibition is organized with the support of the Almaty City Akimat, the embassies of Kazakhstan and Türkiye in the Netherlands, and Yunus Emre Institute. It is a significant cultural event highlighting the rich heritage of the Kazakh people.
The exhibition features five thematic sections and over 70 unique items from the Almaty Museums Association’s collections. They include ethnographic artifacts that reflect the life and traditions of the Kazakh people, works of decorative and applied arts, and musical instruments of Kazakh and other Turkic peoples.
The exhibition will be open to the public at Yunus Emre Institute until November 14, 2025.
It is worth mentioning that diplomatic relations between Kazakhstan and the Netherlands were established on September 10, 1992.
As previously reported, an art museum showcasing national culture was opened in Astana.
