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Orthodox Christmas traditions in different countries
Tengrinews.kz - Orthodox Christmas is one of the most significant Christian holidays, celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. On the eve of Christmas,
07 January 2025
Kazakh child raised abroad surprised by ram's head
Tengrinews.kz - Kazakh cuisine is rich in traditions and symbols. Recently, a video of Kazakh children who grew up in London trying a sheep's
19 December 2024
Wedding and celebration rules to be proposed in Southern Kazakhstan
Tengrinews.kz - Akim (governor) of the Zhambyl region Yerbol Karashukeyev was asked about plans to introduce standards and rules for holding
05 December 2024
Betashar ritual has been added to the UNESCO list
Tengrinews.kz - The Kazakh national tradition has been included in the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list.
05 December 2024
Best celebrity Halloween transitions of 2024
Tengrinews.kz - Traditionally, Halloween is celebrated on October 31, and celebrities are already unveiling their standout costumes, sparking
31 October 2024
Kazakhstan secures strong position in medal tally at World Nomad Games
Tengrinews.kz - On the third day of the V World Nomad Games, Kazakhstan’s team added seven gold, seven silver, and nine bronze medals to their
11 September 2024
Goat polo, tug-of-war as Central Asia readies for Nomad Games
In a melee of hooves and hands, a scrum of horseriders on the plains of Central Asia wrestle to get control of the ball.
29 August 2016
Korean dog meat farmers seek fresh start
'It's a dying business,' Gong In-Young said as he watched US activists clear out the cages of his South Korean dog meat farm.
27 April 2016
Woman who 'taught France to cook' swept away by Irish food
Did you hear the one about the Irishwoman who taught the French how to cook?
17 March 2016
Scottish islanders don helmets for Viking fire festival
Residents of Scotland's remote Shetland Islands brandishing swords and shields celebrated their Nordic roots in a fest that culminated in burning of a Viking ship replica.
27 January 2016
Japanese monks karate chop, chant in funeral contest
Japanese Buddhist monks strutted their stuff in a contest highlighting sutra chanting skills, giving funeral sermons and loud karate chops.
09 December 2015
Headless human remains discovered in ancient Hun burials in Kazakhstan
Archaeologists in Kazakhstan are puzzled over headless remains found in ancient burials of Hun and Sarmat warriors.
27 August 2015
Khan Qoryk Festival to open in Ulytau in celebration of 550 anniversary of Kazakh Khaganate
First youth festival Khan Qoryk dedicated to the 550th anniversary of Kazakh Khaganate opens in Kazakhstan.
17 August 2015
Festival of nomadic civilization Millennia around Astana
Festival of nomadic civilization Millennia around Astana was held in the capital of Kazakhstan from July 3 to 6.
08 July 2015
Kazakhstan celebrates Central Asian New Year - Nauryz
21st March is the beginning of the celebration of the oldest holiday in the Kazakh Steppe - Nauryz, the day of rebirth and new beginning.
22 March 2015
Fashion makes headlines with Hollande wearing traditional Kazakh costume
Francois Hollande putting on a Kazakh costume provoked a flurry of Internet jokes, some comparing the French leader to Borat. Was it really a bad fashion choice?
09 December 2014
UNESCO recognizes Kazakh yurt and kuy as cultural heritage of humankind
The UNESCO has included the art of Kazakh dombra kuy and traditional knowledge and skills in Kazakh and Kyrgyz yurt into the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
08 December 2014
WHO advises Kazakhs against drinking tea
The World Health Organization has recommended Kazakhstanis to abstain from drinking tea during mealtime.
22 October 2014
Reaction of Kazakhstanis to kidnapping tested
A South-Kazakhstani TV channel has tested public reaction to kidnapping of a girl in Kazakhstan's southern city of Shymkent.
30 September 2014
First World Nomad Games draw crowds
World Nomad Games in Kyrgyzstan gave thousands of visitors a taste of real nomadic spirit of competition.
22 September 2014