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NUR-SULTAN – The fourth Koshpendiler Alemi (World of Nomads) festival took place June 28-30 at the Ethnoaul national cultural complex in the capital.
The festival included competitions of professional archers, kokpar (the ancient nomadic game) players, eagle hunters, warrior battles to create the atmosphere of life of ancient nomads.
“The main purpose of the event is to promote the cultural and historical heritage of nomads, to revive national traditions and ideology of martial arts and to expand the cultural exchanges between countries,” according to the city administration spokesperson.
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Source: The Astana Times
