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Entries from March 2009

Nauryz – Central Asian Spring New Year Festival

CU Kazakh Society Nauryz

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.

12 March 7-9pm,
Old Library, Emmanuel College, Cambridge
Free entry

Fully in English!

Come and bring your friends!

Do have a look at the last year’s celebration photos.