Nauryz
Which month is Nauryz traditionally celebrated in Kazakhstan?
March
In a traditional Kazakh wedding, what is the name of the ceremony where the bride is officially introduced to the groom’s family, and her face is revealed?
Betashar
This drink is made from fermented camel’s milk and is commonly served to guests in rural areas.
Shubat
This traditional Kazakh headwear is often worn by men during ceremonies and celebrations.
Taqiya
What is the name of the special soup prepared during Nauryz, made with meat, grains, and dairy products?
Nauryz Kozhe
In Kazakh weddings, what is the traditional payment made by the groom's family to the bride’s family as a sign of respect and commitment?
Kalym
This dish made from meat and potatoes is commonly eaten in Kazakhstan, especially during festivals and family meals.
Kuurdak
This traditional Kazakh coat, usually made of felt or wool, is worn during cold weather.
Shapan
During Nauryz, people clean their homes. This act is believed to bring good luck and get rid of bad energy. What is this tradition called?
spring cleaning
What is the name of the traditional Kazakh ceremony in which the first steps of a child are celebrated, and the child is encouraged to walk for the first time?
Tusau Keser
A hard, salty cheese made from fermented milk, typically shaped into balls and dried in the sun.
Kurt
What is the traditional national headdress of Kazakh women?
Kimeshek
Before Nauryz became an official public holiday in Kazakhstan in 1991, which ancient empire is believed to have celebrated Nauryz as part of their spring rituals, and how was it connected to their beliefs?
The Persian Empire
In the Kazakh wedding ceremony, the bride’s veil is traditionally given by the groom’s mother. What does this act symbolize?
Acceptance into the groom's family and the start of the bride's new life with her husband?
a unique fried bread with a puffy appearance consisting of flour, milk, salt, sugar, eggs, butter, and yeast
Bauyrsak
What is a traditional Kazakh bracelet, often made from gold and silver, worn by women as a symbol of wealth, prosperity, and elegance
Bilezik