Ancient traditions and modern interpretations: Kazakh wedding rituals
How people made proposals in the past, how brides said good-bye to their relatives, and why their faces were covered before the wedding.
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Dr Gabriel McGuire: «I would absolutely explain to my friends the tradition of eating sheep's heads before they come to Kazakhstan»
Anthropologist, ethnographer and professor Gabriel McGuire told us how he learned Kazakh, why he travelled to Taraz and what draws him the most in our culture and folklore.
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From Georgia to Kazakhstan: why is tamada a huge part of Kazakhstani feasts?
We discuss the history of tamada, the importance of this profession and the essence of a union in Kazakh culture.
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A Plea to Change: Ecotourism in Kazakhstan
Ecotourism is a crucial concept that has been proliferating in some countries, yet still requires a thorough introduction in others.