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Uzbek American Association of Chicago to Showcase at Skokie Festival of Cultures
By Alva Robinson
May 14, 2025
Texas Qazaq Foundation Launches Summer Camp for International Teens in Houston
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May 13, 2025
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Central Asian Students Shine at 2025 Houston Mini Olympics in Sports and Cultural Competitions
Students from Central Asia shine in track, volleyball, chess, and more at Houston’s Mini Olympics.
By Shynggyssali Mereke
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San Francisco Bay Area Uzbek Community Center Empowers Future With 2025 Scholarship Opportunity
Bay Area Uzbek community organization invests in education for Californian students of Uzbek heritage.
By Ulday Sagatova
April 22, 2025
Kazakh Student Association Debuts at ASU’s 1001 Nights
The Kazakh Student Association showcased Kazakhstan’s rich culture and student-led spirit at Arizona State University’s largest cultural event.
By Shynggyssali Mereke
April 12, 2025
Baskir Song Bridges Tradition and Modernity Through Music
Bashkort group Ay Yola Blend Richness of Bashkort Mythology With Energy of Modern Beat in New Song, "Homay."
By Ulday Sagatova
April 2, 2025
Washington State’s Kazakh and Uzbek Communities to Celebrate Nawruz
Washington Kazakh and Uzbek communities honor Nawruz with April family festivities.
By Akylai Ozbekova
March 29, 2025
Resool Mamedov Transcends Borders with a Timeless Love Ballad
Turkmen singer Resool Mamedov’s latest ballad, “Bir Gün Bir Ýyl Däl,” is capturing hearts worldwide with its soulful melody and timeless message of love.
By Alva Robinson
March 28, 2025
Ramadan Street Bridges Unity and Tradition in the Heart of Houston
Ramadan Sokak brings thousands together for faith, culture and Eid, culminating in upcoming Eid celebration.
By Ulday Sagatova
March 28, 2025
From Kyrgyzstan to the Kaaba, Photographer Reflects on Ramadan in Saudi Arabia
A Kyrgyz photographer captures the soul of Ramadan in Makkah and Madinah.
By Asylbek Mannapov
March 28, 2025
Uchpuchmak (Tatar Meat Pastry)
This traditional Tatar dish is the perfect choice for family reunions or special visits, especially when looking to share something warm and comforting.
By Emin Aktash
January 11, 2025
Volleyball Tournament Hosted by Texas Nonprofit Inspires Sense of Brotherhood
A newly formed Texas nonprofit serving the state’s Kazakh community proves volleyball is more than just about winning or losing.
By Alva Robinson
October 30, 2024
Kazakh High School Students Take Stage With IFLC Performance of Unity
Four high school students join 70 students from around the world for sold-out show in Stafford, TX, celebrating unity among diversity.
By Alva Robinson
October 22, 2024
Picnic Organized by Houston Kyrgyzstan Koomu Brings Growing Community Together
Local Houston-based Kyrgyz community gather for a day full of events and fellowship.
By Alva Robinson
October 14, 2024
Texas NGO Leads Series of Seminars Addressing Mental Health for US Central Asian Communities
Houston-based nongovernmental organization Perzent recently gave a series of seminars and roundtable in California and Texas that addresses the trauma of Soviet-based childbearing.
By Alva Robinson
September 30, 2024
Language Learners Around the World Prove Kazakh a Global Language
From Indonesia to Mexico, online learners of Kazakh prove the language stands on par with other major languages.
By Alva Robinson
September 20, 2024
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Novelty Store in Texas Offers Shoppers a Glimpse Into Kazakh Culture
A mom-and-pop shop in Texas does more than just offer handcrafted souvenirs; it provides a lesson on Kazakh hospitality.
By Alva Robinson
September 9, 2024
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
