The Consulate General of Kazakhstan in Hong Kong and Macao in the Special Administrative Regions, People’s Republic of China organized a celebration of Nauryz festival, El.kz cites MFA.
Representatives of government bodies, residents and the diplomatic corps of Hong Kong, citizens and students of Kazakhstan participated in this event.
At the opening ceremony, Almas Seitakynov introduced the meaning of the Nauryz festival, its role and significance in Kazakh culture, also invited local people to visit our country within the framework of the Year of Tourism of Kazakhstan in China in 2024.
At the same time, with the support of the Consulate General and the City University of Hong Kong, in the central hall of this university a Kazakh yurt (traditional house of nomadic people) was installed for the first time in 20 years. Furthermore, an art gallery with the sights of our country was exhibited. All residents and tourists of Hong Kong will be able to visit the university and get acquainted with the yurt and paintings during March.
In addition, the Consulate General and CityU organized the arrival of the Kazakhstani “Alatau Theater Ensemble” to Hong Kong. The Theater Ensemble sang national songs, played “kui”, and folk dances. More than 600 Hong Kong people and 100 Kazakhstani citizens attended the concert. The event aroused genuine delight and interest among the visitors.