Nauryz

It is the traditional Kazakh New Year during the spring equinox. There is a parade in the center of town, a concert, and everyone is dressed in traditional clothing. It is mostly a family holiday with everyone going from house to house to eat Nauryz soup and wish people a happy new year.

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Getting there: Central Square and around town
Hours: March 22

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Listing from Wikivoyage: Ölgii, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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