2011, the Year of Kazakhstan’s 20th Anniversary as an Independent State, Will Be Filled with Momentous Events
The following list of upcoming events in the year of 2011 has been compiled for the convenience of our readers. Please note that it is current as of January 5, 2011, and may be subject to change throughout the year.
December 2010-February 2011, Astana
Festival of Ice Sculpture
This festival, organized to celebrate the Asian Winter Games, will display ice and snow sculptures on sporting and national themes, created by Kazakh artists.
The main Ice City, “Ice Fire,” will be located in the square near the “Kazakh Yeli” monument. A central, colored ice sculpture “fire” will be surrounded by figures of warriors in action. Other “Ice cities” will be created in every major park, so that everyone can enjoy the festival. The project is directed by national sculptor Kamil Mullashev.
January 24, 2011 – February 10, 2011, Astana
Sports Photos Exhibition
This exhibition will look at sporting themes through the work of Asian photographers. The exhibit will cover sports practiced in the 45 nations participating in the Asian Winter Games. Each country will display its unique national sports. For example, some Arab nations will display camel racing; Japan will display sumo wrestling; Kazakhstan will publicize its kokpar. It will take place at the Exhibition Hall of the Palace of Independence.
January 24 – February 10, 2011
Art and Paintings Exhibition, Astana
This exhibition will cover painting, sculpture, and graphics. A jury will select works of outstanding artists and sculptors from museum displays for inclusion in the exhibit to take place in the Exhibition Hall of the Palace of Independence. more...
