23.3.18

Nauryz 2018

gang of motorcycles on Almaty back street

young girl walking through crowd.

young homeless woman sitting


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.

woman with Kit Kat selfie stick

Young man climbing a telephone pole downtown Almaty

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.

Kazakh girl wearing "I want more" t shirt

video credit: unknown, from whatsapp group

Free food on a small table in the Old Square.



Girl wearing "Fuck Off Please" shirt working at apple toss carnival game.
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ak 47 airsoft shooting range carnival game
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young man and woman playing the guitar and singing.

handicapped woman in wheelchair and little boy eating ice cream cone

old Kazakh man selling balloons