Слайд 1Тraditions and customs of kazakhstan
Слайд 2Kazakhs have always revered and highly valued their national customs and
traditions.
Слайд 3Traditions and customs associated with the guest reception
Travelers in
Kazakhstan are most likely to be encountered with the traditions, associated with guest reception.
Слайд 4 Konakasy - a custom associated with treating of a guest.
As mentioned above, Kazakh people since ancient times have been famous for their hospitality. Kazakhs always reserve the tastiest food for guests. Guests are divided into three types: "arnayy konak" is a specially invited guest, "kudayy konak" - a random stranger (uninvited), "kydyrma konak" - an unexpected guest. All these guests, despite of their type are offered a rich table – Konakasy.
Слайд 5 Toy dastarkhan - a special form of celebration, organized
for holiday or during it. Sports competitions, music, singing competitions (aitys) and horse riding competitions are organised in addition to the gatherings during Toy dastarkhan. Very often, dishes of Kazakh national cuisine are served during such occasions.
Слайд 6 Traditions and customs associated with gift giving
Suyіnshі - a custom
according to which a traveller or any other person who brought home a good message (news) receives a valuable gift from the owners in gratitude. Sometimes before telling good news a person says ‘Suyunshi’ or ‘what would you give me for a Suyinshi?’, thus implying that he or she has something great to tell.
Слайд 7 Baygazy - a tradition of giving a gift to
a person, who acquired a new valuable thing.
Слайд 8 Traditions and customs associated with birth and upbringing of the child
Shіldehana - a celebration that is associated with childbirth.
Besіkke salu, besik toy - a holiday, hosted when the newborn is put to a cradle - besik. As a rule, it is organized on the 3rd-5th day after dropout of umbilical cord of the kid.
Kyrkynan shygaru – a ritual performed on the fortieth day after birth that includes bathing baby in 40 tablespoons of water, and the first haircut and nail cut and other rituals.
Слайд 9Tusau kesu - a day when the baby took his first steps
the oldest and most respected people is invited to perform a ceremony of Tusau keser. Then he or she should cut the special ropes, beset baby's legs, in order to ensure that in future the kid could walk nicely and run fast.
Слайд 10Sundetke otyrgyzu is a rite of circumcision. The ceremony is held
when a boy is 5-7 years old. A big festival to which all the relatives and friends are invited is organized after this. On the occasion of Sundetke otyrgyzu guests usually make generous gifts to the hero of the occasion and his parents.
Слайд 11Traditions and customs related to marriage
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Any wedding ceremony in the Kazakh society
is anticipated by kudalyk (matchmaking). Before the wedding, matchmakers come to bride's house. Their task is to agree with the closest relatives of a girl on her marriage. During courtship, father of the bride receives gifts from the guests that serve as a deposit.
Слайд 13 Preparation of "kuyruk bauyr" - a delicious dish from
the liver and broad tail fat also testifies to the successful completion of courtship.
Слайд 14The next stage of the ceremony is sendoff of the bride
Kyz uzatu. In the evening before the Kyz uzatu matchmakers come to the bride's house again. Number of visitors should not be even (5-7). Early in the morning, the bride with matchmakers is sent to the groom's house.
Слайд 15Solemn ceremony of meeting the bride in the groom’s house is
called kelіn tusіru. The main element of kelіn tүsіru is a traditional performance of a song of instructions and wishes - Betashar.