Festive Evening Celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival, China’s National Day and Welcoming First-Year Students Held at Al-Farabi KazNU

On September 24, 2026, a festive evening entitled “Mid-Autumn Festival, China’s National Day and Welcoming First-Year Students” was held at the Faculty of Oriental Studies of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University. The event was organized by the “Great Silk Road” student club under the Department of Chinese Studies.

“May the full moon shine brightly in the sky, and may the country continue to prosper!” Under this meaningful theme, faculty members and students came together to celebrate two important occasions: the Mid-Autumn Festival and the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China.

The event was attended by Ms. Huang Xiaoming, Education Consul of the Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in Almaty. She congratulated the students on the celebrations in the Kazakh language and wished them academic success and further achievements.

Professor Aldabek Nurzhamal Abrazakovna of the Department of Chinese Studies at the Faculty of Oriental Studies congratulated the first-year students and wished them success in their studies. She also encouraged the new students to take an active part in university life and to become a bridge of friendship and mutual understanding between Kazakhstan and China.

Elmira Azimbayeva Montanai, Deputy Dean of the Faculty for Scientific and Innovative Work and International Cooperation, delivered welcoming remarks and congratulated the Chinese students on the celebrations.

The festive programme featured a variety of vibrant creative performances that highlighted the cultural diversity and friendship between Kazakhstan and China. Students presented Kazakh and Chinese dances, performed songs in both Kazakh and Chinese, and presented a traditional küy performed on the dombra. The musical and dance performances celebrating national traditions vividly reflected the cultural ties and friendship between the two countries.

The concert programme featured performances by Zholdygul Islam, Anuarbek Enlik, Bekzhanova Enlik, Orden, Amantai Akaris, Amantai Aidana, Bi Imambek Aizere, Kuanyshbek Shugyla, Utegen Assel, Bi Talgat Parida, Velizhanova Madina, Orymbay Ulbosyn, Akboken Yelarys, Wang Xu, Kuanysh Aknur Nurzhankyzy, Maratkyzy Danelya, Mukymzhan Zhuldyz, Li Zhixuan and Xin Taihong. Their performances were warmly received and met with enthusiastic applause from the audience.

The event was hosted by Kulpynai Duissenbay, head of the “Great Silk Road” club.

The festive evening was not only an opportunity to celebrate traditional holidays but also an important cultural platform for students to meet, communicate and build new connections. The event was particularly meaningful for first-year students, helping them adapt more quickly to university life, learn more about the cultures of Kazakhstan and China, and establish new friendships.

Such cultural events contribute to strengthening mutual understanding among young people from the two countries and promoting humanitarian and educational cooperation between Kazakhstan and China. In the future, the “Great Silk Road” club will continue organizing cultural and educational events aimed at expanding intercultural dialogue and strengthening friendship between Kazakhstan and China.