00:00Music, flavors, traditions, and adventure. That's the magic of festivals.
00:11Today, festivals are shaped the way people discover countries.
00:15But what makes them travel thousands of kilometers for a festival?
00:22Emotions! Join me as we explore how Kazakhstan is becoming one of Central Asia's most creative culture hubs.
00:30It all begins with spring. The oldest nomadic festival is Nauras.
00:35The celebration spans 10 days and is still cherished by all Turkic nations.
00:39This is the foundation of the country's festive spirit.
00:42In Kazakhstan, any occasion is a reason to celebrate.
00:45From welcoming the first spring tulips and blooming apple trees, to massive outdoor music festivals,
00:51major esport tournaments, and even the seasonal milking of mirrors,
00:55Kazakhstan's most unique festivals take place far from the cities.
00:59Music, flavors, and other places.
01:01We traveled to the Jitosu region to experience an international paragliding festival
01:05that attracts pilots from around the world.
01:07At most festivals, the stage is the main attraction.
01:10But this one offers something different.
01:12The real show starts when you take off.
01:17Music, flavors, and flavors, and flavors.
01:19Music, flavors, and flavors.
01:21It was always my dream to have such event in my local site.
01:25Because our nature is very pristine, it's very wild, especially in Jitosu region.
01:30And this is what pilots are telling me, is that this is the key elements that they don't have in
01:36Europe.
01:36They are very interested in this, to see which is untouched by the human civilization yet.
01:42And to fly above such mountains with such good view, it's amazing.
01:47While the skies remain filled with pilots, we are heading towards the city center where the celebration continues with a
01:54massive live concert.
01:55We are doing this quite often.
01:57There are very famous festivals like this in France, in Kupikar, which is a world-caliber event in any sense.
02:02We have this in Monroe, in the United States.
02:04We have it in many, many places.
02:05It became a base where people are just gathering.
02:08This is the topic, but there are many other activities around.
02:15Many other Kazakhstan's regions also offer their all-in vibrant traditions.
02:19Far to the east, in the pristine mountains of Katon Karagay, the Altai Fest unfolds as a spectacular celebration.
02:40This unique gathering brings together Turkic cultures from near and far under the open sky,
02:45reviving ancient nomadic traditions through folk music, traditional sports and crafts.
02:50What brings thousands of people to the canyons of Western Kazakhstan every August?
02:54The Akmaya Festival, a celebration of Mangistau's signature drink, fermented camel's milk Shubat.
03:13But you don't have to travel deep into the wild to find a festival.
03:17Back in the city of Almaty, there is something happening almost every weekend.
03:21But the most awaited event for the past five years is definitely Oyu Fest.
03:30What makes this festival different from other music events in Central Asia?
03:34It all started because I used to be a music video director,
03:38and a lot of Kazakh artists were coming for me.
03:41Unfortunately, I couldn't make it to everyone,
03:44so I just thought maybe I should build a space where they can come and perform.
03:56Beyond the entertainment, Oyu Fest has become a platform for Kazakhstan's creative industries,
04:01bringing together artists, entrepreneurs and visitors from across the country.
04:06For many, this festival has become a launchpad for big opportunities.
04:10Guests who once come just to watch are now using this platform to showcase their crafts.
04:15This is our third time, and before Kazakh culture or Kazakh music was in a way underground,
04:23most music festivals, their headliners were guests from abroad.
04:30This year, one of Kyrgyz artists will perform, let's say, we are nomads, and we are always in our way.
04:38And this new nomadic way of celebrating music culture is very inspiring.
04:44Kazakhstan's festival culture is about connection.
04:47It's a bridge between ancient roots and a creative future.
04:51And for everyone looking to discover this country, the festival is the perfect place to start.
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