The Kurultai in Burabay for the first time brought together Kazakh children from seven countries
In Burabay, with the support of the Halyk Foundation of Timur Kulibayev, the International Children’s Kurultai “Men Qazaqpyn” was held. Children of Kazakh origin from seven countries of the world met for the first time on the land of their ancestors to touch the culture, language and spirit of their historical homeland.
Dialogue of Generations: Children from seven Countries connected with their homeland
The International Children’s Kurultai “Men Qazaqpyn” was held at the educational and health center “Baldauren” in the Akmola region. Participants included 288 Kazakh children from Mongolia, Russia, Uzbekistan, China, Turkey, Germany and Kyrgyzstan.
For the first time, for many of them, Kazakhstan became not just a name on the map, but a living space of culture, language and ancestral memory.
“My grandmother always said: “Your country is Kazakhstan.” I dreamed of coming to Kazakhstan. And now my dream has come true, I saw my homeland and made friends with other Kazakh children from different countries. I am proud that I speak my native language,” shared 13-year-old Inzhu from Mongolia.
The kurultai program included classes in the Kazakh language, ethnomusic, history, and crafts. Along with traditional subjects, children were offered lectures on modern professions, entrepreneurship, and opportunities in the digital world.
Bridges Between Worlds: Partnership and Mission
The Kurultai was the result of a sustainable partnership between the World Association of Kazakhs and the Halyk Charitable Foundation of Timur Kulibayev. Special attention was paid to talented children, winners of Olympiads, sports competitions and creative contests, who passed the competitive selection.
“Every child abroad is a part of our Kazakh people. We want to preserve the connection between generations, pass on the language, culture and confidence in belonging to the nation. This is not a one-time action, but a systematic work,” emphasized Aigul Akhmetova, executive director of the Halyk Foundation.
In turn, Karlygash Bekpatshakyzy, Advisor to the Chairman of the World Association of Kazakhs, added that the goal of the project is not just to give emotions, but to create a cultural bridge that in the future can bring these children back to Kazakhstan.
Talent support
As part of the program, the Halyk Foundation also financed the full equipment of a music room at the Baldauren Center so that children could develop their creativity and learn national instruments.
The Halyk Foundation reminded that under the leadership of Timur Kulibayev, the organization implements large-scale social projects in healthcare, education, social support, culture, and sports. Since 2024, special attention has been given to programs aimed at strengthening the connection of Kazakh children abroad with their historical homeland, preserving the language, and maintaining national identity. These initiatives are part of the foundation’s long-term and priority strategy.
The World Association of Kazakhs is an international organization with a 33-year history. It maintains cultural and educational ties with the Kazakh diaspora around the world, provides assistance to repatriates and conducts charitable programs in Kazakhstan and abroad.
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