An exhibition entitled “Өнерімен өрілген ғұмыр” (“A Life Woven with Art”), dedicated to the 80th anniversary of Batyrbek Tuganbayuly Otep, an artist who made a significant contribution to the development of traditional Kazakh tapestry art, was held at the Concert and Exhibition Centre in Shymkent. The anniversary exhib...
Shymkent celebrated the national holiday — Republic Day — on a grand scale. Astana Square came alive with music, songs and a festive atmosphere. For two days, residents and visitors enjoyed performances by popular Kazakhstani pop stars and immersed themselves in the spirit of celebration. On October 24–25, festive conc...
“Successful Advertising” Campaign Held in Shymkent On April 3, 2025, the Department of Culture, Language Development, and Archives of Shymkent organized the “Successful Advertising” campaign in major shopping centers (“Alash,” “Bayan Sulu,” “Mega Planet”). The campaign aimed to ensure compliance with Article 21 of the...
THE REPUBLICAN HUMOR FESTIVAL “SHYMKENT DUMAN” HAS STARTED IN SHYMKENT! Today, the Shymkent Duman Republican Humor Festival officially opened in Shymkent, dedicated to International Laughter Day (April 1) and celebrating the 75th anniversary of satirist and public figure K. Ämirbek! The goal of the festival is to devel...
SHYMKENT: A SPECIAL CELEBRATION OF NAURYZ Yesterday, Shymkent celebrated Nauryz on a grand scale, immersing the city in a festive atmosphere. Events took place from Astana Square to various districts and public spaces, honoring Kazakh traditions. The melodic sounds of the dombra, the enticing aroma of freshly made baur...
NAURYZ CELEBRATIONS HAVE GRANDLY STARTED IN SHYMKENT! Today, the celebration of the great Nauryz holiday began at Astana Square in Shymkent. The main stage hosted a musical-theatrical performance titled “Nauryznama”, featuring 500 performers. Visitors had the opportunity to taste traditional Kazakh dishes and explore e...
Traditional Public Festival “Qoshqar Ata Seili” Held in Shymkent On the eve of the great holiday of Nauryz, Shymkent hosted the traditional public festival “Qoshqar Ata Seili”, dedicated to promoting the cultural heritage of the Kazakh people. The event, organized on the banks of the Qoshqar Ata River, featured nationa...
Today, at the University of Friendship of Peoples, a republican conference titled “Language – a Tool of Interethnic Communication” was held, organized by the Department of Culture, Language Development, and Archives of Shymkent. This event was conducted as part of the action plan for implementing the Concept for the De...