Nauryz

National Clothing

10

Name one traditional Kazakh clothing item. 

Shapan

30

Describe a traditional Kazakh outfit for men or women

Men traditionally wear a shapan, a long embroidered coat, with a börik or kalpak (hat). Women wear saukele (tall, decorated headdress) for special occasions and kimeshek (scarf) for daily wear.

50

Create a short sketch where you introduce yourself in traditional clothing and explain when and why it is worn

"Hello, my name is [student's name]. Today, I am wearing a shapan, which is a traditional coat worn by Kazakh men, especially at celebrations or as a gift to respected elders. It is made of velvet with golden embroidery. Kazakh women wear the saukele, a beautiful wedding headdress, symbolizing wealth and happiness. These clothes are important in preserving our culture and traditions."

National Food

10

Name one traditional Kazakh dish.

Beshbarmak

30

List three main ingredients of beshbarmak.

• Boiled meat (horse meat, lamb, or beef)

• Noodles (handmade or store-bought)

• Onion sauce (boiled onions in broth)

50

Explain how to cook a national dish (step by step)

• Boil the meat for several hours until tender.
• Prepare the dough, roll it out thinly, and cut it into square noodles.
• Cook the noodles in the meat broth.
• Slice the boiled meat and place it on a large dish.
• Pour onion sauce over the meat.
• Serve with the noodles and drink the broth (sorpa) on the side.

National Games

10

Name one traditional Kazakh game

Asyk Oyyny

30

Explain the rules of "Arkan Tartys" or "Asyk Oyyny

• Arkan Tartys (Tug-of-war) – Two teams pull opposite ends of a rope. The team that drags the other past a marked line wins.

• Asyk Oyyny (Knuckle-bone game) – Players throw asyks (sheep knucklebones) and try to knock down others or land them in specific positions for points.

50

Invent a new game inspired by traditional Kazakh games and explain how to play it.

Golden Asyk"

• Each player throws one asyk towards a target in the center.
• The closest asyk wins 5 points, the second closest wins 3 points, and any player who knocks another’s asyk out of the way gets 2 bonus points.
• The game continues for 3 rounds, and the player with the most points wins.