Kazakhstan's official New Year Nauryz is held on March 22nd. Most Central Asian, old Persian and Caucasus countries celebrate similar New Years dates close to the Spring equinox. Families and friends can meet in any city's parks for traditional games, food and other entertainment.
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| Played like 'Marbles' and collected like 'Pogs,' Shagai is a traditional Kazakh game played by throwing small painted sheep bones on a rug. Since historic times, these small ankle bones have been collected and painted by children all over the country and other regions. |
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Free food on a small table in the Old Square.
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