01/06/2026
🇰🇿🇪🇺 The annual Qurultay of Kazakhs living in Europe took place in Paris, France, on May 21-23, bringing together ethnic Kazakhs from more than 20 countries. The delegation of the Dostar Association consisted of Spartak, Sanna, and Jaidar.
The Qurultay officially opened at the Embassy of Kazakhstan in France, where participants were greeted by a truly memorable sight: a traditional Kazakh yurt standing in the embassy courtyard, just steps away from the iconic Arc de Triomphe.
The Otandastar Foundation organized roundtable discussions for leaders of Kazakh cultural associations across Europe, providing an excellent platform for exchanging ideas and experiences.
The main public events were held in Garges-lès-Gonesse and featured a football tournament, a traditional food and crafts fair, and a variety of cultural activities. One of the highlights of the Qurultay was a wonderful concert by the Kyzylorda Regional Philharmonic, held at the beautiful Cercle de l’Union Interalliée in central Paris.
We are very grateful to the organizers for such a great event. The Qurultay provided an excellent opportunity to strengthen ties with Kazakh communities from France, Denmark, Spain, the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Italy, Hungary, and many other countries. The Dostar Association looks forward to expanding cross-European cooperation for promoting Kazakh culture and language.
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