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Nomadism largely shaped its peculiar music, clothing, jewelry and oral literature. Kazakh culture also seems to be strongly influenced by the nomadic Scythians. [1] Because animal husbandry was central to the Kazakhs' traditional lifestyle, most of their nomadic practices and customs relate in some way to livestock. Traditional curses and ...
The most common images are of horses; deer, which symbolize power and beauty in Kazakh art; and eagles, representing immortality and the sky. [3] [4] In the Bronze Age, the territory of modern Kazakhstan was inhabited by people of the Andronovo culture, and the Begazy–Dandybai culture in the south. The Andronovo culture processed metal ores ...
Religion in Kazakhstan (10 C, 7 P) S. Sport in Kazakhstan (18 C, 5 P) Surnames of Kazakh origin (3 P) W. Works about Kazakhstan (2 C) Pages in category "Culture of ...
Traditional Kazakh cuisine is the traditional food of the Kazakh people. It is focused on mutton and horse meat , as well as various milk products . For hundreds of years, Kazakhs were herders who raised fat-tailed sheep, Bactrian camels, and horses, relying on these animals for transportation, clothing, and food. [ 1 ]
The kimeshek, as an important part of Kazakh culture, defines a woman’s role in society and her marital status. [14] The zhaulyk is a traditional headpiece worn by older women, wrapped around the head. The term "ak zhaulyk" is used to honor revered mothers and grandmothers, while the phrase "zhaulyk salu" refers to this
The Kazakh oral tradition is sometimes has political themes. The highly influential Kazakh poet Abai Qunanbaiuly viewed it as the ideal way to transmit the pro-Westernization ideals of his colleagues. The Kazakh oral tradition has also overlapped with ethnic nationalism, and has been used to transmit pride in Kazakh identity. [57] [58] [59]
Kara Jorga or Kara Zhorga (Kazakh: Qara jorğa - "Black Ambler") is a traditional Kazakh instrumental song and dance depicting a horse that uses an ambling gait. [1] Along with other nomadic dances, the Kara Zhorga dance (Black pacer) connected to animalistic symbolism and Tengrianism.
Kazakhs are the largest group, followed by Russians. Kazakhstan allows freedom of religion, and many different beliefs are represented in the country. Islam is the primary religion, followed by Orthodox Christianity. The official language is Kazakh, though Russian is still commonly and most widely used for everyday communication.