Kazakh Culture
The Kazakhs are a semi-nomadic tribe who have been travelling through the mountains and valleys of Kazakhstan since the 15th century. They are descendants of Mongols and other nomadic tribes of Central Asia and still hold onto traditions that are centuries old. Along with taming wild horses, one of their most famous ancient traditions is hunting with eagles. It is seen as the highest form of art and dedication. The annual Golden Eagle Festival sees wolf-skin clad Kazakhs take to the mountains on horseback and golden eagles soar into the skies in celebration of this unique heritage.
Since they were nomadic, much of the Kazakh tradition revolves around livestock. They would kill the best livestock for their 4 day festival which was mainly to celebrate their freedom and happiness. They also played games, had horse races, and sang music. One game, shown to the right, is a mix of tug of war, basketball, and horse racing.
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