On June 30, within the framework of the celebration of the Capital Day and the International Specialized Exhibition EXPO-2017, the Festival of Caucasian Culture was held, this is the second event from the cycle "Day of Ethnicity".

The Day of Ethnicity is a series of events that will be held throughout the year. The audience will be given the opportunity to get acquainted with the culture, traditions and customs of the East, the Caucasus, European and Slavic culture, plunge into the atmosphere of hospitality, goodness and positive emotions. The events are aimed at promoting the culture and traditions of ethnic groups living in the capital, demonstrating the achievements of ethno-cultural associations of the city.

The organizer of this event was the capital Assembly of the people of Kazakhstan.

On the stage of the Central Park of Astana there was a festival of Caucasian culture, which allowed to see the multifaceted creativity of representatives of ethnocultural associations of the Caucasus.

During the event, residents and guests of the capital had the opportunity to see a concert and entertainment program with the participation of Caucasian ethno-cultural associations: "Azerbaijani NGO Khazar, PA" Armenian Cultural Center "Van", NGO "Chechen-Ingush Ethnocultural Center" Vainakh ", NGO" Georgian Social and cultural center "Kolkheti".

The Caucasus is a region with the oldest history and the richest original culture. Caucasian dances, full of inimitable national color, temperament and unique character of performance, have gained immense popularity. The program of the festival included choreographic and vocal performances of ethno-cultural associations. Incendiary lezginka, lyrical songs conquered the audience with their performance, in every sound and movement Caucasian caution and grace were read. The demonstrative performance of the sports team "BAR BARS", consisting of titled athletes, caused a storm of applause. The audience also had the opportunity to see an exhibition of arts and crafts and eat national food.

 "Day of Ethnicity" is not just a holiday, it is a holiday of unity of all cultures inherent in our multinational Kazakhstan. The symbol of the "Day of Ethnicity" will be "Carpet of Friendship" embodying the unity, harmony and harmony of all nationalities living in our capital. The Kazakh ornament, located in the center of the carpet, will serve as a unifying element of 24 national patterns, represented by ethno-cultural associations. At the end of the year, the ready-made "Carpet of Friendship" will be presented at the final event of the "Day of Ethnicity".

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