Kazakhstan entertainments news

1/09/2008
Today Holy Ramadan begins- a month of mercy and generosity. According to the established tradition, at the eve of this important and period the Supreme mufti of the country Absattar kaji Derbisali addressed the Muslims of Kazakhstan.
He reminded that during this period all the Muslims of the world will observe the Ramadan fast – restrain from food, drink and sensual pleasures from dawn to dusk. A fast is the third dogma of Islam and is compulsory for all full-aged men and women. Moreover it has been proven by medicine that it is healthy for the body. It not only strengthens the body but also perfects the soul of the person, making him or her kinder, more generous and patient.
The Supreme mufti congratulated all the Muslims of the country with the beginning of Ramadan and wished all the People of Kazakhstan peace, unity and prosperity.

9/08/2008
On August 9th campaign “Capital of Kazakhstan Astana – 10 years of peace and harmony” will take place in Almaty.
Objective of the event – promotion and explanation of the “Strategy of Development of Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan before 2012”. Directors of the Armenian centers and leaders of Armenian youth national cultural centers from all regions of Kazakhstan will participate in the campaign. A contest for 3 nominations will take place where the jury will choose the best youth leader, best teacher of Sunday school and best choreographer.
Around 15,000 Armenians live in Kazakhstan today. In 1991 the first Armenian National Cultural Centre “Luys” was organized in Almaty.

25/07/2008
Astana and state language: symbols of the country international conference has started at the K. Baiseitova opera and ballet theatre today.
Foreign scientists from Hungary, Germany, the Netherlands, China, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, the USA, Turkey and South Korea alongside with senior state officials participated in the conference. The conference is notable for that all reports are in Kazakh language. In addition, the event was unofficially called the first international congress of the Kazakh language researchers.
According to the management staff, the conference eyes on raising Kazakhstan’s reputation and show prosperity of Astana as a political and cultural centre of the country.
Taking the floor, Darkhan Mynbay, Deputy Minister of Culture and Information noted that the state takes all necessary measures to strengthen the state language status. “As you know, in the end of last year the President issued the decree “On amendments to State language development program for 2001-2010”.

17/07/2008
On July 6th, Astana celebrated its 10th anniversary. The city's designation as capital of the Republic of Kazakhstan initiated one of the most ambitious urban development project of the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
The singular vision of President Nursultan Nazarbayev's urban plans were realised by the late Kisho Kurokawa. Important individual projects were awarded to such world-renowned architects as Norman Foster and Manfredi Nicoletti.
The celebrations marking the anniversary begun on the 28th of June with 'The Star of Astana' (a competition of songs about the capital) and culminate with lavish spectacles like 'From Astana with Love' which took place in the square in front of the Presidential Palace, 'Ak Orda'. Over 1,000 musicians, dancers, artists, gymnasts and technicians ensured that this show was a fitting tribute to a city which has only just started to make an impression on the world stage.

29/05/2008
Almaty will celebrate the State Symbols Day on June 4. Celebratory activities will be organized by Almaty akimat, State Fund of Youth Policy Development, Kazakh Youth Congress and Students’ Alliance. The celebration will start with a motor rally followed by a grand festival with the participation of Kazakhstan’s singers. According to the organizers, a purpose of this holiday is to educate patriotism in the younger generation of Kazakhstan.

9/05/2008
Today the Kazakhstanis celebrate the 63rd anniversary of the Great Victory. President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev will meet with the Great Patriotic War veterans and take part in a ceremony of laying wreath to the eternal light of the Motherland Defenders’ Monument in Astana.
As is known, more than 20 million Soviet citizens including 1.5 million Kazakhstanis gave life for the country.
Today Almaty and Astana will fire salutes. A ceremony of laying flowers to the eternal flame will also take place in Almaty.

1/05/2008
Today the Republic celebrates Day of Unity of people of Kazakhstan. By tradition, festive concerts and sport events are being held across the country. President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev is expected to congratulate compatriots with the Day of Unity of Kazakhstan’s people.

27/04/2008
“Our tolerance, our attitude towards each other, our consent are an example for imitation, and I as the Head of the State, will continue pursuing this policy of equality and friendship between the nations letting the multi-confessional Kazakhstan celebrate Easter and other religious holidays in peace and accord,” President Nursultan Nazarbayev told today in the Almaty cathedral.
“The Easter symbolizes the victory of life over death, of good over evil. Relying on such eternal human values as love thy neighbor as thyself, tolerance to each other, preservation of international and interethnic consent, the country’s stability, we make every thing possible for so many years to have our economy and the life of our people improved. Our striving is to rank among the most developed states in the world, and make people lives better. To that end we should preserve kind relations and consent in the country,” President said.
President Nazarbayev congratulated the Christians and expressed gratitude to the Orthodox Church, Right Reverend Methodius, and all those serving in the church for they do good, sow belief and work at mutual understanding for the prosperity of our vast and common Motherland, Kazakhstan.

27/03/2008
Exhibition “Stealing Beauty” by a well-known Kazakhstani-Israeli artist Yuri Funkorineo at the “Art Gallery” Club sparked keen interest among art critics of Almaty city.
“I was born in Russia but in recent years I have been working in Israel. But I consider myself the Kazakhstani artist because my talent blossomed here and I visit Almaty as often as I can,” Y. Funkorineo said. He stressed that he drew inspiration and new ideas from each visit.
Yuri Funkorineo took part in many exhibitions. One can find his paintings in museums and private collections in Kazakhstan, Russia, Germany, Canada, the US and Israel.
The exhibition is due to last till April 17.

19/03/2008
A press conference dedicated to the 10th anniversary of the Kazakh National Academy of Music with participation of popular Kazakh and foreign musicians is to take place today at 16.00.
Kazakh National Academy of Music was founded on March 31, 1998 on the initiative of President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev. Famous violinist Aiman Mussakhodzhayeva is the rector of the academy.

9/03/2008
“Kazakhstan TV channel is able to develop the state language and enhance international consent,” President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev said while making a speech at the celebratory evening devoted to the 50th anniversary of the channel.
“The newscasters and journalists of the Kazakh television were nationally known in the past. Currently the channel is able to broadcast in Kazakhstan and neighboring states as well. I wish the channel’s stuff further success and recognition of the TV audience,” the Head of the State stated.
Besides, Kazakh Prime Minister Karim Massimov, Senate Speaker Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Majilis Speaker Aslan Mussin, Almaty akim (mayor) Imangali Tasmagambetov and many public figures congratulated Kazakhstan TV channel on the anniversary.

13/02/2008
Renowned Kazakh violinist Marat Bisengaliev has finished in August 2006 the task of setting up the first ever professional Symphonic Orchestra of India (SOI) in Mumbai.
Funded completely by the National Centre for Performing Arts (NCPA), Mr. Bisengaliev has been given a carte blanche to make the orchestra up to truly world-class standard in India. According to the Kazakh musician, "India is an emerging great power and the forces of globalization have made the people increasingly aware of classical music. I think the time is ripe for Western classical music to make inroads into India".

21/10/2007
The 10th Central Asian International World Food Kazakhstan Expo 2007 will take place at Atakent exhibition complex in Almaty on October 30.
The work of the exhibition will be divided into the following sections: meat and poultry; fish and seafood; dairy products; ice cream; confectionery and bakery products; grocery; fruits and vegetables, canned goods; frozen goods; baby and dietic food; tea and coffee; alcoholic and soft drinks.
Within the framework of the meeting the visitors and guests of the event will get an opportunity to taste the food and drinks of the companies participating in the exhibition. By the way 20 000 guests from all the regions of Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, China and Russia are expected to attend the event. 23/10/2007

17/10/2007
The III Civil Forum has started its work today in Astana. A plenary session of the III Civil Forum under the chairmanship of Information and Culture Minister of Kazakhstan Yermukhamet Yertysbayev has been opened in the Kulyash Baiseitova National Opera and Ballet Theater. About 400 persons, including leaders of the non-governmental organizations, representatives of the state bodies, foreign embassies are participating in the forum.

1/09/2007
"Everything and everybody is ready for the first on-line lesson with the participation of KazakhstanТs President Nursultan Nazarbayev at the Manshuk Mametova technical lyceum 28 in the city of Almaty", the principal of the school Tamara Linchevskaya told.
According to Ms. Linchevskaya, the 30 most talented students of the 10th grade of the lyceum are going to attend the historically important lesson on September 3, 2007. The pupils are mostly the participants of the contests on creation of websites and future software specialists. 3/09/2007

30/08/2007
President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev has participated in a solemn meeting, devoted to the Constitution Day. A meeting ended with a concert, involving the masters of arts of Kazakhstan.

10/08/2007
By the decree of Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev as of August 9, 2007, veteran of labor Baiken Ashimov was decorated with Otan order for the considerable services to the state and social activity.

23/06/2007
Akim (mayor) of Astana Askar Mamin has congratulated the personnel of the Astana's interior affairs department on the Day of Police of Kazakhstan. Askar Mamin handed the keys of new apartments to 5 police officers.
According to the akim, he will pay a lot of attention to the material and technical support and accommodation problems of the law enforcement agencies of Kazakhstan. 25/06/2007

17/06/2007
President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev has laid flowers to the memorial of the great Kazakh poet Abai Kunanbayev and paid a visit to the Nevzorov Museum of Fine Arts during his working visit to Semipalatinsk.
After the excursion, the Kazakh President left a memorable entry in the book for honored guests. 19/06/2007

11/06/2007
"Development of the space tourism at the Baikonur cosmodrome is possible", Talgat Mussabayev, the head of the National Space Agency, has stated at the sitting of the Government.
"This issue will be explored with the Russian side. Although there exist some difficulties connected with an access of foreign nationals to the Baikonur complex. Nevertheless this issue is studied by the National Security Committee", Mr. Mussabayev noted. 13/06/2007

7/05/2007
The 15th anniversary of the armed forces of Kazakhstan is celebrated today in the country. President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev signed a decree on creation of the Kazakh armed forces on May 8, 1992. Nursultan Nazarbayev is expected to hand the state awards and general ranks to a number of public figures of Kazakhstan in Akorda residence today.

8/04/2007
President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev has congratulated all Orthodox Christians of the country on Easter at the Orthodox Church of Astana city. "Due to consent between various religions and nations, peace, trust and kindness are enthroned in the hearts of all Kazakhstanis. Owing to this we have built the independent Kazakhstan and we are facing the future with hope", the Kazakh leader noted. "Today I wish kindness, happiness and prosperity to each house of the country", the President added.

26/03/2007
An event dated to the Nauryz holiday with the participation of Kazakhstanis working at the representations of the Kazakh companies, banks, mass media and SCO Secretariat in China was held on March 22at Kazakhstan's Embassy in Beijing, Kazinform refers to the press service of Kazakh MFA. Giving a speech at the event Kazakh Ambassador to China Ikram Adyrbekov paid special attention of the guests to the main aspects of the new Message of Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev to the Nation New Kazakhstan in the new world.

8/03/2007
The President congratulated all women of the state on the 8th of March and thanked for the significant contribution to the development of Kazakhstan. Besides, the leader of the country expressed gratitude to the members of the National Commission for Family Affairs and Women for the great work in the field of gender policy and emphasized the importance of further realization of the strategy on gender equality in Kazakhstan for 2006-2016.

6/03/2007
In a strange twist, the film "Borat: Cultural Learnings of America For Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan" has now been credited with actually increasing tourism in the country it derides. Comedian Sacha Baron Cohen had been criticized by Kazak officials for making fun of their country in his hit film, but now travel agents have identified a trend dubbed the "Borat Bounce".

24/02/2007
Priority support to the Kazakh language festival was opened in Kokshetau. The main purpose of the festival is to strengthen the status of the Kazakh language. Presentation of the training-methodical editions and electronic manuals, published by the international social fund is expected to take place during the festival. The exhibitions, theatrical performances, contests, games are organized within the frame of the festival are to help learn the state language.

20/02/2007
Orthodox Lent began. It will last for 7 weeks finishing at Easter on the 8th of April. During the first two days and on the last day of Lent, the church recommends not eating at all. During the remaining period, the church requires temperance in meals, which means abstaining from meat, eggs and dairy products. As part of the custom, seeing off winter on the last day of Maslenitsa was marked according to the old Slavic tradition last Sunday.

14/02/2007
The oldest in the republic Wedding Palace “Zhas Otau” celebrated its 35th jubilee. The building of round form appeared in Almaty in 1971. It symbolizes the wedding ring. Architect of the project is Maldagar Mendygulov. Gulnar Seitkanova was the first director of the palace. The 100 000th couple was registered on jubilee day – Almaz and Saltanat. All the couples go out of this palace very happy. And newly married couples say they just should love the beloved man for all the life in order to be happy.

3/02/2007
UNICEF celebrates 15th anniversary of working in Kazakhstan. Kassym-Zhomart Tokayev, chairman of Senate received the representatives of UNICEF in Kazakhstan, Alexander Zuyev. The sides discussed the UNICEF functioning connected with support of improvement of legislation on protection of maternity and childhood. They also spoke about the organization in April of conference on effectiveness of budget spending in social sector and about necessity of further rendering assistance to HIV-infected children in South Kazakhstani oblast.

24/01/2007
A board sitting of the Ministry of Tourism and Sport has taken place in Astana. The head of government said that the development of children’s, and juvenile, sport should be a priority-driven task of the Ministry. The implementation of tourist projects in three districts – Kapshagai, the Schuchinsk-Borovoye resort zone and the Mangistau region. The Ministry was given the strategic task of creating a tourism cluster and making Kazakhstan the most attractive country for international tourism in the Central Asian region by 2010.

11/01/2007
Special transportation profit to railway Astana from Moscow. The Children of the railway mans returned from the Kremlin New Year celebration. This - a first action to national company "Kazakhstan Temir Zholy" for their own employees. The Children spent 3 days in Moscow. The Children from all Russian region, Kazakhstan and Ukraine was going to Kremlin New Year party. All children very pleased with trip. They participated in the other competitions and were conquered first place in "Youth competition". Also, the children visitted the Galley Tretyakovskaya and saw the famous picture, visitted good heard museum and churches, cathedral Uspensky and museum-house of Leo Tolstoi.

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