Luxembourg, 12 November 2026– A gala concert, Shanyraq Fest Luxembourg, was held in Luxembourg to celebrate the upcoming 35th anniversary of Kazakhstan’s independence. The concert was organised by the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Luxembourg with the support of the Shymkent City Administration and the companies ERG and Cargolux.
The event brought together representatives of Luxembourg’s government institutions, the diplomatic corps, business and academic communities, cultural organisations, and the Kazakh diaspora.
Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Luxembourg Roman Vassilenko delivered welcoming remarks to the guests. “We highly value the mutual trust underpinning relations between Kazakhstan and Luxembourg and see opportunities to further deepen our cooperation,” the Ambassador noted.
Highlighting tangible achievements in bilateral cooperation, Ambassador Vassilenko referred to the resumption of Cargolux cargo flights via Astana in June, the visit of a delegation of Luxembourg companies to Kazakhstan in October, and the introduction of satellite internet connectivity aboard Air Astana aircraft using technology provided by Luxembourg-based SES.
“Luxembourg and Kazakhstan have much in common, and I am pleased to see renewed momentum in the cooperation between our two countries” said Pierre Ferring, Director of the Department for Foreign Trade and Investment Promotion at Luxembourg’s Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs, Defence, Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade, speaking at the reception on behalf of the Government of Luxembourg.
Artists from the “Shymkent Concert” organisation presented a programme featuring traditional Kazakh music and contemporary compositions. The performances included the Qagan ethno-folk ensemble, the Yassy dance ensemble, traditional music performers, and the organisation’s soloists.
The concert was followed by an official reception, during which guests exchanged views on prospects for further cultural, economic, and people-to-people cooperation.
Shanyraq Fest Luxembourg continued a series of cultural events organised by the Embassy to introduce European audiences to Kazakhstan’s rich artistic heritage.
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