From Football to Photography, Weekend Highlights in Astana and Almaty

ASTANA – This weekend’s lineup provides a mixture of cultural traditions, stay performances, sports activities and visible artwork, with occasions starting from a celebration of Kazakh heritage to cinematic music concert events and up to date exhibitions. The Astana Times has curated a information of occasions and actions to make your weekend actually particular.

BaiQymyz nationwide competition on July 11 – 12 

BaiQymyz is Kazakhstan’s first nationwide competition celebrating the very best kumys. The occasion brings collectively conventional delicacies, horse and saddle exhibitions, family-friendly actions, and stay music. With a forty five million tenge (US$84,447) prize fund, a headline efficiency by Sadraddin, and a Kazakhstan Record within the making, it’s a dynamic celebration of tradition, style, and heritage. 

Venue: Kazanat Hippodrome.  Tickets can be found here. 

Jubilee solo exhibition of Nurbek Zhardemov, July 11 – Aug. 30 

Discover the inventive world of Nurbek Zhardemov on the “Aqjaiyq Ölkem” exhibition, the place work impressed by Kazakh heritage, cultural reminiscence and private reflection come collectively. The exhibition provides guests a journey via custom and up to date inventive expression.

Venue: National Museum of Kazakhstan; 54 Tauelsizdik Avenue. Tickets can be found here.

Football match, July 12

Football followers can cheer on one of many season’s largest Kazakhstan Premier League clashes as FC Astana hosts FC Aktobe in a extremely anticipated match.

Venue: Astana Arena; 48 Turan Avenue. Tickets can be found here. 

Almaty 

“The Music of Hans Zimmer” live performance,  July 12

 Dive into the cinematic universe with Tynda.music’s spellbinding tribute to the legendary movie composer Hans Zimmer. Experience the symphony orchestra and choir as they breathe life into Zimmer’s unforgettable compositions, merging digital and orchestral parts in a mesmerizing efficiency.

From the sweeping soundscapes of “Interstellar” to the majestic melodies of “The Lion King” and the swashbuckling adventures of “Pirates of the Caribbean,” immerse your self within the magic of Zimmer’s iconic works.

Venue: Republic Palace; 56, Dostyk Avenue. Tickets can be found here. 

“Not Just Ballet” efficiency, July 12 

Experience a night the place sleek choreography, expressive motion and fascinating performances have fun the great thing about dance.

Venue: Korean Theatre of Musical Comedy; 158 Bogenbay Batyr Avenue. Tickets can be found here. 

“Nature touched” exhibition, July 11 – 30 

Explore a thought-provoking images exhibition that displays on femininity via the interaction of the human physique and nature. Blending mild, texture and natural types, the pictures invite guests to ponder the connection between internal expertise and the pure world.

Venue: Almaty Gallery; 44 Dostyk Avenue. Tickets can be found here.