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Three Kazakh Traditions Move Closer to UNESCO Recognition

By Aiman Nakispekova in Editor’s Picks,International on 8 November 2026

ASTANA – UNESCO’s Evaluation Body has recommended adding Kazakhstan’s Salburyny hunting festival, traditional embroidery and feltmaking to the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, according to a document published by the organization. Salburyn Rooted in nomadic traditions, Salburyny is an annual equestrian festival featuring Tazy hunting dogs and golden …

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