International arts festival Shabyt kicks off in Astana
17:15, 3 November 2014
ASTANA. KAZINFORM - The 17th International Festival of Creative Youth Shabyt has kicked off at the Palace of Peace and Accord in Astana today.
The event was organized by the Astana city administration, the Culture Department of Astana city and the Kazakh National Arts University. According to organizers, the biggest number of applications was received from residents of North Kazakhstan region and Shymkent city. This year's festival is unique because two new nominations have been added - folk music and chamber choir. Apart from competing in the nominations, participants of the festival will be offered master classes of internationally-renowned musicians and performers. The Shabyt festival will run from 3 till 8 November 2014.