Dear members,
Cambridge University Kazakh Society is delighted to invite you to the annual celebration of the Nauryz Spring Festival.
Date: Friday 9th of March 2012
Venue: Jesus College, Chapel
Time: 7:30 pm
Nauryz is the Persian word for New Year and it marks the coming of spring in the countries of Europe’s eastern boundaries and all way across to the Pacific. Nauryz transcends religious, ethnic, linguistic and national divisions and brings people together. It showcases the region’s rich tradition and mythology for the world to experience. Above all else it is an occasion for celebration.
We would like to share this spring cheer with you! Come and discover completely different cultures, traditional costumes, dance, music and sampling of food. Watch an amazing show prepared especially for your enjoyment.
The event is organized by the Cambridge University Kazakh Society, Cambridge Central Asia Forum, Cambridge University Uzbekistan Society and Cambridge University Azerbaijan Society and sponsored by Embassies and organizations as well as companies with interest in the region.

Dear Friends!
The first gathering of the Cambridge University Kazakh Society will be held this Wednesday at 6.30pm. Come and join us for drinks and nibbles at Panton Arms (CB2 1HL). You will get to know more about our future events and meet new and old members of the society.
Date: Wednesday 26th of October
Venue: Panton Arms (43 Panton Street, CB2 1HL)
Time: 6.30 pm
Hope to see you there!
Cambridge University Kazakh Society

CU Kazakh Society Nauryz
Nauryz is one of the most ancient, respectable and favorite holiday in the Eastern World. In ancient times Nauryz was originally celebrated by Iranians. As time passed the custom to celebrate the beginning of the New Year at the day of vernal equinox was accepted by Turks and by people of the Central Asia: Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, southern Russia and
others.
We invite you to attend an unforgettable event organised by Cambridge University Kazakh Society which is sponsored by Central Asia Forum and Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan embassies in the UK.
Do not miss out a very rare chance to taste delicious traditional food and drinks of the region. Wine is also to be served.
Watch an amazing show prepared especially for your pleasure. There will be traditional dancers, famous musicians and singers.
11 March 7-9pm,
Jesus Chapel, Jesus College, Cambridge
Free entry
Fully in English!
Come and bring your friends!
RSVP to Prajakti Kalra: prajakti.kalra@cantab.net
Date: 2 March, Wednesday
Time: 7pm
Venue: Queen’s Building Theatre, Emmanuel College
Admission: free
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1560617/
Amidst the plains of the Kazakhstan steppes lives a mother and Eldon, the youngest of her five grown-up children. Whilst his four siblings have all married and left home, he and his mother live a simple, traditional existence. However when Eldon announces he has met the love of his life, his mother embarks on a tour of her four other children’s homes in search of money for the wedding. As we follow the lovable but demanding mum through the four very different lives, we get a heart-warming family comedy that brilliantly contrasts modern-day and traditional life in Kazakhstan with humour and insight. (Dubai International Film Festival)

Time: Wednesday, February 23 · 7:00pm – 10:00pm
Location: Seminar Room E, Mill Lane 17 (through the arch-way, next to the Graduate Union)
Members of Cambridge University Kazakh Society have taken the initiative to introduce Kazakhstan to Cambridge community through giving short presentations followed by discussion on topics such as History, Culture, Economics and Politics. If you ever wanted to find out more about Kazakhstan, this is your chance!
This presentation will give you a brief overview of economics and politics in Kazakhstan.