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Nauryz in Kazakhstan
The spring new year of the steppe: yurts raised in city squares, nauryz kozhe soup of seven ingredients and horse games.
When is Nauryz in Kazakhstan in 2027?
Nauryz in Kazakhstan 2027 runs from 21 to 23 March 2027. Other years: 2026, 21 to 23 March 2026; 2028, 21 to 23 March 2028.
About Nauryz in Kazakhstan
In Kazakhstan, Nauryz is celebrated from 21 to 23 March. Cities and villages set up yurts in parks and squares where visitors are invited in for tea, and where families and neighbours share nauryz kozhe, a soup of seven ingredients, including water, meat, salt, fat, millet or wheat, and milk, symbolising the elements of life. People forgive old grudges, repay debts and visit the elderly. Public programmes include aitys, the song duels of improvised poets, the horse games of kokpar and kyz kuu, in which a rider chases and tries to kiss a girl on horseback, and dances in colourful costume. People wear national dress, and a wish of "Nauryz Meyrami kutty bolsyn" is offered.
Nauryz in Kazakhstan dates: 2026, 2027, 2028
| Year | Nauryz in Kazakhstan date |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 21 to 23 March 2026 |
| 2027 | 21 to 23 March 2027 |
| 2028 | 21 to 23 March 2028 |
What is eaten
- nauryz kozhe
- baursak
- kumis
- beshbarmak
Also part of it, and being written: Nauryz kozhe (The seven-ingredient soup.), Aitys (The improvised song contest.), Yurt (The felt dwelling raised for guests.).
Written by the EveryParampara desk with AI assistance. Background: "Nauryz" on Wikipedia. Customs differ from place to place and family to family. If this is your tradition and we have it wrong, tell us.