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Special Issue No 5, April 28, 2008
AMBASSADOR OF KAZAKHSTAN INVITES YOU TO ATTEND
A ROUND OF KAZAKH CULTURAL EVENTS IN WASHINGTON, DC
27 April 2008
Dear Friend,
It is my great pleasure to invite you to a series of Kazakh cultural events organized by the Embassy of Kazakhstan in cooperation with the Cultural Tourism DC and the Asia Foundation.
The exhibition of the replicas of golden, silver and bronze findings discovered at the archaeological sites in Kazakhstan as well as traditional Kazakh music performed by an authentic folk group from the Mangistau region of Western Kazakhstan will be featured at the events to be held on May 16, 17 and 22.
Please find the detailed event programs below and I encourage you to take the opportunity to acquaint yourself with the fascinating culture of Kazakh.
Yours sincerely,
Erlan Idrissov
Ambassador of Kazakhstan to the United States
EMBASSY OF KAZAKHSTAN
OPENS ITS DOORS ON MAY 16, 2008
Experience Kazakh hospitality!
Attend a special evening with concert, unique exhibition and traditional food at the Embassy of Kazakhstan and enjoy the following:
1. Mingle with diplomats from Kazakhstan, including His Excellency Ambassador Erlan Idrissov
2. Enjoy a marvelous exhibition of the replicas of ancient Kazakh gold. First time on display in the United States! Masterpiece jewelries and craft to be presented at 5 pm
3. Listen to the tunes from the Great Steppes to be performed by an authentic folk group from Western Kazakhstan at 6 pm
4. Taste delicious Kazakh treats to be served at 7 pm
5. Ever fancy books and brochures, CD's and DVD's about Kazakhstan? Feel free to get a complimentary copy at the Embassy
6. Introductory video about Kazakhstan and a fine selection of ancient and modern Kazakh music to be played throughout the event
Date: May 16, 2008
Time: 5 pm - 8 pm
Admission: free
Location: 1401 16th Street NW, Washington DC, 20036 (main entrance at 16th Street)
Nearest metro station: Dupont Circle (Red line)
DISCOVER KAZAKHSTAN
THE MYSTERIOUS HEART OF EURASIA
Join us at the KAZAKH TENT at Fiesta Asia celebrations to discover strikingly beautiful Kazakhstan with all its sunny warmth and traditional hospitality!
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Get to know the ancient Kazakh culture and futuristic architecture of today’s Kazakhstan with breathtaking views of the country on display
•Buy a Kazakh souvenir with a wide selection of famous felts and colorful books available on sale
•Enjoy the tunes from the Great Steppes to be performed by an authentic folk group from Western Kazakhstan
•Taste delicious Kazakh treats and even get a recipe to let your friends and family enjoy a piece of genuine Kazakh cuisine
•Exclusive Kazakh Caspian caviar, widely recognized as the best in the world, will be available on first come first served basis
Date: May 17, 2008
Time: 11 am - 7 pm
Admission: free
Location: Pennsylvania Avenue between 3rd and 6th Streets, NW
TALES OF ANCIENT NOMADS AT THE EMBASSY OF KAZAKHSTAN
6 pm, Thursday, May 22, 2008
Embassy of Kazakhstan proudly presents a unique lecture on ancient nomads
to be delivered by the renowned expert, Dr. Alma Kunanbay
Don’t miss your chance to get acquainted with mysterious rulers of the Kazakh Great Steppes through an insightful lecture by Dr. Alma Kunanbay, Visiting Professor at Stanford University with a recognized background in ethnomusicology, cultural anthropology, storytelling, and linguistics, who teaches such courses as “Nomads of Eurasia,” “Women in Islam,” “Folklore, Mythology, and Oral Literature of Central Asia”, “Women, Music, and Islam in Central Eurasia”.
In 2001-02 Dr. Alma Kunanbay served as a curator and consultant in Central Asian nomadism for the Smithsonian Institution to prepare for the 36th Annual Folklife Festival at the National Mall in Washington, DC.
A splendid collection of replicas of ancient Kazakh gold to be presented during the lecture with Dr. Alma Kunanbay’s thoughtful insight in the history of nomadic culture, traditions and craftsmanship.
Date: Thursday, May 22, 2008
Time: 6 pm – 6.30 pm – review of exhibition, light refreshments and drinks
6.30 pm – 7.30 pm – lecture, Q&A session
Admission: free
Location: 1401 16th Street NW, Washington DC, 20036 (main entrance at 16th Street)
Nearest metro station: Dupont Circle (Red line)
News Bulletin of the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Contact person: Zhanbolat Ussenov
Tel.: 202-232-5488 ext 104; Fax: 202-232-5845
