Nauryz is a celebration of spring and the renewal of nature, which is widely celebrated on the day of the vernal equinox in many countries of the world. Nauryz is a celebration of spring, the renewal of nature, the beginning of a new year, and a new life. The celebration of Nauryz has pagan roots, it is a celebration of nature worship. Nauryz is celebrated on March 22 on the day of the vernal equinox. On this day, the heavenly bodies: constellations and stars after a one–year cycle come to the points of their initial stay and begin a new path – a circle. The Kazakhs call Nauryz holiday “Ulystyn uly kuni”, which means “Great Day of the People” in Russian. This is a very symbolic holiday and, accordingly, many traditions and customs are associated with Nauryz.
This great holiday was celebrated with special luxury at Bolashaq Academy this year. The staff and students of the Academy celebrated the holiday at a high level, revived various interesting events and national traditions.
The traditions of Nauryz celebration are aimed at revealing the best human qualities — openness, cordiality, responsiveness, mercy. And this is one of the reasons that his arrival is eagerly awaited.
There are many types of blessings in the traditions of the Kazakh people, and one of them is nauryz bata. At this special event, the elders and veterans of the Academy blessed the participants and all the guests, and wished our country prosperity and a peaceful sky.
A blessing during a holiday is considered a good omen.
As part of the celebration, students and teachers of the Academy were divided into small villages (Bereke, Kazybek bi, Abai, Urker), where each of the villages demonstrated their art. Competitions were organized in various types of art, ranging from singing and dancing. The artists, who demonstrated their individuality and the national flavor of each village, demonstrated the culture of the Kazakh people on stage and amused all the audience present.
National sports games have also become an integral part of the Nauryz holiday. Competitions were held in such interesting sports as assik ata, hand-to-hand combat, and lyanga. The participants of the competition showed their strength, endurance, and showed maximum activity. The main thing was that the Kazakh national table was set, Nauryz kozhe and national dishes were served. People from each village told and presented the peculiarities of cooking national dishes that were on their dastarkhan.
In addition, a live broadcast was organized during the celebration, the audience saw the labor process of field chefs, got acquainted with traditional methods of cooking national dishes.
Nauryz meiramy at Bolashaq Academy is not only a festive event, but also a vivid example of the revival of the cultural heritage of the nation and the popularization of national values for future generations. The essence of the holiday is profound, as it brings the population closer together, increases cohesion and friendship, culture and art.
Celebrating Nauryz Meiramy at such a high level is an important step towards shaping the national spirit of future generations and preserving our culture.
At the end of the celebration, the winners were awarded prizes, the work and efforts of the participants were appreciated, and the significance of the celebration increased even more.
Dear students, colleagues, staff, and guests!
May this bright and spring holiday, which is the beginning of a new life, bring you a lot of joy and happiness! May this holiday be a mediator of harmony, respect, reverence and love in every family!
