On June 27, within the framework of the Capital Day and the International Specialized Exhibition EXPO-2017, the II Folk Games Festival was organized, organized by the capital Assembly of the people of Kazakhstan and KSU "Kokamdyk kelіsim" under the akimat of Astana.

This event is organized in order to organize leisure activities for schoolchildren, promote healthy lifestyles, familiarize themselves with folk art and sport, and educate patriotic self-awareness among the younger generation.

The competition was held in the courtyard club "Zhas Kanat" among children aged 7-14. Pupils of the capital's cultural and sports center took an active part in the sports and entertainment event. In the program of the city competition there were general interactive, national games and competitions. Share on the team "Baiterek", "Alka", "Star Wars" and "Bright Star", the participants played in the games "Arkan tartys", "Kumys alu", "Baiga", "Kotermek".

Folk games at all times had a huge social significance, they all originated in antiquity and passed temporary changes, but always performed educational, sports, aesthetic, communicative and other social tasks.

Vocal compositions of the leading created a dynamic pace festive program and caused a storm of applause. Choreographic and acrobatic numbers, performed by small gymnasts, delighted all spectators.

During the awards ceremony for captains of teams, SB Abildinov, director of KSU "Kokamdyk kelіsim" under the akimat of Astana, congratulating everyone on the upcoming holiday, said: "The city competition was aimed at familiarizing the younger generation with the national culture, providing active leisure and Attraction to a healthy lifestyle. "

Children's holiday, which has already become traditional, was filled with joy and ringing laughter and, undoubtedly, sparked interest in learning the culture of ethnic groups.

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