Deep Traditions
This is the literal meaning of the word "Nauryz" in English.
New Day
How many ingredients must be in the ritual soup, and why?
7, it's a lucky number / symbol of 7 life principles
This "battle of words" features two poets playing the dombra and improvising.
Aitys
Which part of the yurt is a symbol of the family's history and is passed from father to son?
shanyrak
Correct the sentence: "Nauryz are the most famous holiday in Kazakhstan."
is
People believe that on the night of Nauryz, this legendary old man visits homes to bring luck.
Kadyr Ata
Name 3 dairy products (made of milk) used in Kazakh cuisine for Nauryz.
Milk, Ayran, Kurt, Butter, Kefir
This high swing is not just for fun; it helps young people meet and talk to each other.
Altybakan
This beautiful flower is native to the Kazakh steppe and blooms during the spring.
tulip
Give the synonym for the word "Unity" (starts with the letter 'S').
solidarity
Before the holiday, people must clean their houses and do this with their debts and arguments.
Forgive / Pay back / Finish them
This ingredient in Nauryz Kozhe symbolizes wealth and a good harvest.
Grains / Corn / Wheat
In this game, two men on horses try to pull each other off the horse.
Audaryspak
Nauryz is the time of the Vernal Equinox. What does "Equinox" mean for the day and night?
They have equal length / 12 hours each
Use the word "Prosperity" in a sentence about the future.
I wish you prosperity in the new year
What is the name of the traditional blessing given by elders to younger people?
Bata
These small, fried pieces of dough are shaped like circles or squares and represent the Sun.
baursak
Translate the name of the game "Kyz Kuu" into English
Catch the girl
This musical instrument is the "soul" of the steppe. It has only two strings but many stories.
dombra
Complete the First Conditional: "If the weather is sunny on Nauryz, we..."
...will go outside / will celebrate in the park
Nauryz was not celebrated in Kazakhstan for many years during the Soviet era. In what year did it officially return?
1988
Why is it tradition to offer food to any person who enters your house during Nauryz?
Hospitality / Concept of "Konakasy"
What is the main goal of the game "Kokpar"?
To deliver a goat carcass to the pan (kazan) of the opposing team
What does the color "Blue" represent on the Kazakh flag and in nomadic symbolism?
The sky, peace, and Turkic unity
Explain the difference between "Traditional" and "Tradition".
Tradition is the custom; Traditional describes the custom