Head of State takes part in public celebrations marking Nauryz holiday

Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev visited the Keruen-Saray complex, where he participated in festive events dedicated to the holiday of Nauryz, Qazinform News Agency reports, citing Akorda.

Head of State takes part in public celebrations marking Nauryz holiday
Photo credit: Akorda

A thematic program showcasing the nation’s historical and cultural legacy was staged for the President. On display were works by masters of ceramics and woodworking, examples of sewing and jewelry art, leather goods, as well as works by artists reflecting the richness and diversity of national traditions.

Head of State takes part in public celebrations marking Nauryz holiday
Photo credit: Akorda

In addition, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev inspected the venues where national sports competitions were held.

Head of State takes part in public celebrations marking Nauryz holiday
Photo credit: Akorda

The techniques of qazaq kuresi (Kazakh traditional wrestling), weightlifting competitions, arm wrestling, asyk atu, arkan tartu, togyz kumalak, langi tebu, and koshkar keteru, among others, were demonstrated at the event.

Head of State takes part in public celebrations marking Nauryz holiday
Photo credit: Akorda

Qazinform News Agency reported earlier today that President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan has arrived in the Turkistan region for a working visit. The Head of State visited the Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi in Turkistan.

 

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