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Nowruz will Bring the Spring

Omsk, House of Friendship Square
Full Story: 78 photosQuick Impression: 27 photos
It all starts with a procession on the square near the House of Friendship
One by one, they all address the audience in their native languages
Sweets fly into the air: if Nowruz is generous, then the whole year will be favorable too
Everyone listens attentively: both young and old
Rousing rhythms and talented kids — what else do we need for a good mood?
When emotions overwhelm, we want to share them with the whole world
Kazakh baursaks are being cooked rapidly right in front of the guests
At least take a couple of delicious Uzbek tortillas home, if you are not a sweet tooth
Tatar cuisine is represented widely
But the most expressive shots one can take in motion and in real competition
Do you want to hear about Uzbek culture? Its bearer will willingly tell you everything
Funny figurines ironically play off the typical images of Asia
Charismatic artists bask in the rays of the sun
The three-hour concert program does not stop for a minute
The House of Friendship has always strived to discover and promote talents
Only akyn’s improvisation is not intended to surprise or entertain
But people are grateful for such an excursion into the history of Kazakh culture
Just a quick reminder: the artists from the whole Omsk Region came to the City of Omsk
Wrestling is an intellectual sport: it is important to calculate the opponent’s behavior
Viewers cheer excitedly for those they know personally
And here comes the duel for the first place among the adults!
The meeting of the finalists is inherently a hell of a struggle
But still, the main hero of the holiday is determined!
Paying homage to an opponent is a mandatory attribute of wrestling competitions
The Tatar song of “Idel” ensemble awakens the warmest feelings
Kazakh dance ensemble “Aigerim” delivers a powerful closing performance
All participants and guests of the holiday will rush into the future with the new hopes

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All photo stories: 36