On October 13, 2025, a concert by the multinational ensemble “Birlik” was held at the Town Hall of Paris’s 17th arrondissement as part of the cultural project “Kazakh Autumn in France”, organized by the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in France with the support of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the “QazElles” Association.

The concert program featured some of the finest examples of Kazakh choreographic art, including the graceful dance “Akku”, performed to the legendary kuy by Nurgisa Tlendiyev. Under the direction of Artistic Director Anel Marabayeva, the “Birlik” ensemble also showcased the richness and diversity of the cultural heritage of the peoples of Central and South Asia by presenting dances from Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, the Republic of Korea, and India.

The local audience welcomed the performance of the Kazakh artists with standing ovations, highly praising their professional mastery as well as the cultural diversity of Kazakhstan.