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In Kyzylorda, the evolution of women's headwear from the white headscarf to the kimeshek was showcased

In Kyzylorda, the evolution of women's headwear from the white headscarf to the kimeshek was showcasedAn regional ethnocultural festival titled "From the White Shawl to the Kimeshek" was held in Kyzylorda, dedicated to the history and symbolic significance of traditional Kazakh women's headwear. The event was organized at the "Anaga Tagzym" center with the aim of popularizing cultural heritage and strengthening continuity between generations.#History and Cultural Heritage#Ideas & Analysis

Tengrism: The Law of Heaven and the Yosun Civilisation

Tengrism: The Law of Heaven and the Yosun CivilisationHerodotus described the Massagetae as a nomadic people whose way of life, traditions, including the consumption of mare’s milk, and rituals, such as horse sacrifice, closely resembled those of the Scythians, while the cult of the sun held a special place in their beliefs. Among the ancient Xiongnu and Wusun, meanwhile, the concept of sacred authority emerged: they believed that a ruler received his status directly from Eternal Heaven. This idea of heavenly legitimation became the foundation of the political culture of many nomadic peoples.Erlan Espenbetov#Origins#Heritage & Identity

Almaty: From Sacred Valley to Urban Capital

Almaty: From Sacred Valley to Urban CapitalZhetysu, the modern south-eastern part of Kazakhstan centred on Almaty Region, was the true spiritual, political and ideological heartland of the Turkic peoples. Today, Almaty is reclaiming that role in a new, urban form, argues Turkologist Yerlan Yespenbetov.Gulsara Kenbaeva#Origins#Heritage & Identity

Somewhere in Nikolskoye

Somewhere in NikolskoyeToday, we're heading to an area that was once on the outskirts of the city but is now part of the Mirzo Ulugbek district's Nodirabegim mahalla, home to the Lunacharsky Centre. Our destination is the former village of Nikolskoye.Svyatoslav Morskoy#Origins#Heritage & Identity

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