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Tengrinews.kz – This year, Maslenitsa will be celebrated in Kazakhstan on February 21 and 22. Many cities will host folk festivals featuring songs, games, concerts, treats, and family entertainment. Tengrinews.kz has compiled a list of events and activities to attend in Astana, Shymkent, and other cities.
What is Maslenitsa?
Maslenitsa is a traditional Slavic holiday, widely celebrated in Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, and other Slavic countries, marking the end of winter and the arrival of spring. Often referred to as "Butter Week," the holiday is celebrated with a series of festive activities, including the cooking and eating of crepes (symbolizing the sun), singing, dancing, and the burning of a straw effigy to symbolize the departure of winter. The holiday is typically a time for family gatherings, outdoor activities, and plenty of food and fun.
Astana
The celebrations will begin on Saturday, February 21. The main venue will be at the House of Friendship. Starting at 12:00, the festivities will include folk songs, round dances, performances by ethnocultural groups, competitions, and, of course, pancakes. A special entertainment program is planned for children.
The press service of the capital's Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan noted that this year, the burning of the effigy will not take place.
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Almaty
On February 22, at 12:00, a large family celebration in honor of Maslenitsa will take place at Family Park. The event will feature a rich program: quests and activities for children and adults, entertainment, surprises, a concert, stilt walkers, and the traditional burning of the effigy. Organizers promise a truly festive atmosphere with emotions, games, and the main symbol of Maslenitsa.
Shymkent
The celebrations will be held on February 21, from 12:00 to 14:00, at the city's House of Friendship (Zheltoksan St., 9/4). The effigy burning will not take place. The event will include songs, treats, games, and the festive atmosphere of a folk celebration.
Semey
On February 22, at 12:00, traditional Maslenitsa festivities will take place on the embankment. The event will feature a musical and game program with prizes and treats, a concert, an exhibition, and a photo zone. The holiday will end with the traditional burning of the Maslenitsa effigy.
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Pavlodar
On February 22, at 12:00, the "Merry Maslenitsa!" event will take place in Gagarin Park. Visitors will be able to enjoy Maslenitsa treats, ride dog sleds, and take photos with huskies. For those wishing to test their physical endurance, a Maslenitsa pole will be set up. The celebration will end with the burning of the effigy and bidding farewell to winter.
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Ust-Kamenogorsk
In Ust-Kamenogorsk, Maslenitsa will be celebrated on February 22 from 11:00 to 15:00 at the equestrian club near the TV tower. Admission is free. Organizers have promised games and competitions for the whole family, horse performances, activities such as arm wrestling, sack races, and pillow fights. At the end of the celebration, the traditional burning of the Winter effigy will take place.
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Maslenitsa is one of the most important folk holidays in Eastern Europe, with centuries-old traditions. The holiday not only marks the end of winter but also celebrates the community spirit, bringing together people to enjoy the last days before the start of Lent in the Christian calendar. It's a time for merriment, feasting, and the symbolic act of burning the effigy to rid the old year of misfortunes and bring in new beginnings with the warmth of spring.
