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Kazakh R&B Artist Discusses His Debut Album and Finding His Own Voice
At only 17 years old, Texas-based R&B artist Sayat Nokerban talks his debut album and how his musical journey parallels his own self-discovery.
By Alva Robinson
August 4, 2024
Issyk-Kul Formula
This translation honors the life of Kazakhstan scholar and writer Murat Auezov, who dedicated a life of service to strengthening the friendship between two peoples.
By Murat Auezov
June 27, 2024
Kazakhstan Cake Franchise Sweetens the Deal With Historic Grand Opening in Texas
A grand opening event in Sugar Land, TX, event for one Kazakhstan franchise proves to be a win for crowds of cake enthusiasts.
By Alva Robinson
June 15, 2024
Houston Kazakh Community Celebrates Grand Opening of Furniture Store
Three Houston-based Kazakhs take entrepreneurship to the next level with the grand opening of their new 18,000-square-foot furniture retail store.
By Alva Robinson
June 12, 2024
Houston Kazakh School Creates Sense of Community
A local Saturday school for Kazakh children in Houston provides a worthwhile lesson in community building.
By Alva Robinson
June 2, 2024
Houston Kyrgyz Community Enjoy Evening of Poetry Recitation and a Feature Film Viewing
A performance by Kyrgyz poet and songwriter Akbar Kubanychbekov and a film Viewing of one of the most-anticipated movies of the year make for a special evening for this local Houston community.
By Alva Robinson
June 2, 2024
Kazakh Artist Assol Brings New Appreciation for Art Through Her Carpet Art
Through her carpet art, Assol focuses her energy on attracting the eye of passersby, particularly the young, whom she hopes expand their own appreciation for art literacy, while raising the profile of women in Kazakh history.
By Zhanar Adylbek
November 15, 2023
Moshkeecheery (Mung Beans with Caramelized Onions)
This recipe presents a healthier alternative that both vegetarians and vegans can enjoy.
By Dilia Mukhamedjanova
November 15, 2023
Words of Wisdom and Advice: Drop by Drop, a Lake is Formed
Among the very interesting proverbs passed down through the centuries, and across geographic, political and ethnic boundaries is this profound proverb about unity.
By Tyntchtykbek Tchoroev (Chorotegin)
November 14, 2023
Harmonizing Heritage: One Woman’s Quest To Revolutionize How Audiences Experience a Centuries-Old Kazakh Instrument
One woman’s quest to modernize one of the most-sacred instruments in the Turkic world sparks a much-needed debate over the spirit of music in Kazakhstan.
By Zhanar Adylbek
November 3, 2023
Somsa (Baked Puff Pastry Dough with Traditional Filling)
Somsa, a savory pastry baked in a tandoor, a clay oven, is often enjoyed during Navro‘z, the spring new year.
By Nodira Kaynarova
October 16, 2023
Firni (Afghan Custard)
This recipe, one passed down for generations, represents more than just ingredients; it stands as a treasured family tradition.
By Nooria Noori
September 23, 2023
Kyrgyzstan's Rising Animation Studios Reverse Country’s Brain Drain
Affected by a mass exodus of Kyrgyzstan’s young professionals to foreign companies, a group of local animation studios help reverse a decades-long brain-drain crisis.
By Bibi Amina Amin
July 3, 2023
How a Kazakh Teacher Keeps the Spirit of Nauryz Alive
In a rural village in eastern Kazakhstan, 75 kilometers from the country’s border with China, a local teacher has galvanized her fellow residents for the last 25 years in reviving a holiday that was once banned during the Soviet Union.
By Zhanar Adylbek
March 29, 2023
Student from Kazakhstan Joins Harvard Team and Helps Revolutionize How We Look at the World
A sense of curiosity and awe for the world around leads a Kazakh scientist to join an applied physics research team and revolutionize how we see the world.
By Alva Robinson
December 27, 2022
A Selfless Pursuit to Help Others Moves a Young Kyrgyz Half Way Around the World
When Airina Malieva moved thousands of miles away from her native Kyrgyzstan at the age of 17, she was determined to use her experiences to improve the lives of others.
By Alva Robinson
November 7, 2022
In a Time of Crisis, the Kyrgyz Nation Unites to Help
When a government emergency initiative to help displaced citizens along the Tajik-Kyrgyz border came underway, the people of Kyrgyzstan demonstrated their generosity.
By Rasmiia Abasova
October 26, 2022
When Fate Called, She Went Into Law
Even if she didn’t recognize it at first, she was always destined for a career in law.
By Alva Robinson
October 6, 2022
Edgu Bilig, a New Online Magazine, Set to Make History
When a small group of women gathered in early 2021 to launch an all-English magazine, little did they realize they would be making history too.
By Staff Writer
August 12, 2022
