The large-scale cultural project “HALYK AUENI”, implemented at the initiative of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan with sponsorship support from Halyk Bank of Kazakhstan JSC, has been successfully completed.

As part of the concert and touring program held from May 21 to 23, creative ensembles of the State Academic Concert Organization “Qazaqconcert” named after Roza Baglanova, along with renowned cultural figures, visited eight regions of the country, transforming the project into a true celebration of spirituality and national art.

Over the three days, the concert programs attracted around 11,000 spectators, demonstrating strong public interest and a genuine appreciation for Kazakh art.

Within the framework of the project, creative teams and prominent artists of “Qazaqconcert” performed in the Aktobe, Almaty, Atyrau, Karaganda, Kyzylorda, Mangystau, Turkestan, and East Kazakhstan regions. Concerts were organized not only in regional centers but also in remote villages and rural settlements, giving local residents the opportunity to experience performances by professional artistic ensembles.

The project featured distinguished participants, including People’s Artist of Kazakhstan Altynbek Korazbayev, People’s Artist of Kazakhstan Aizhan Nurmagambetova, Honored Workers of Kazakhstan Kairat Aitbayev, Klara Tolenbayeva, Medet Salykov, Kurmash Makhan, Bibigul Kilymkhan, Suleimen Ibragimov, Zhanna Orynbasarova, cultural figure of Kazakhstan Perizat Omarbekova, Excellence in Culture award recipient Perizat Turarova, State Youth Prize “Daryn” laureate Azat Malik, and international competition laureates Saya Makhambet, Laura Kumarkhanova, and Raiym Uaiys.

A special musical atmosphere was created by the groups MeloMen and A’ZIA.

During the tour, the “Saz & Soul” group performed in the Karaganda region, the Kazakh State Folk Ensemble “Astana Sazy” in the Atyrau region, and the State Symphony Orchestra of Kazakhstan in the East Kazakhstan region. Soloists of the National Center of Arts “Khalyk Kazynasy” met with audiences in the Aktobe region.

The “Gulder” ensemble presented its concert program in the Mangystau region, while the “Birlik” ensemble performed in the Turkestan region. The “Astana Musical” Theatre staged productions in the Kyzylorda region, and artists from the Almaty branch of “Qazaqconcert” prepared a special concert program for residents of the Almaty region.

In addition, as part of the tour, artists of “Qazaqconcert” and leading cultural figures conducted masterclasses and creative meetings in regional art schools. These cultural exchanges and professional interactions contributed to increasing young people’s interest in the arts and strengthening the continuity of national cultural traditions.

The concert programs featured folk songs, traditional works, contemporary pop compositions, and choreographic performances. Audiences particularly appreciated the unique format that combined national art with modern musical trends.

The “HALYK AUENI” cultural project will be remembered not only as a large-scale initiative promoting the rich heritage of Kazakh art, but also as an important cultural endeavor that strengthened spiritual connections between the regions of the country.