Koilek is a kind of shirt-dress that has a tunic-like cut. It also means a kind of underwear shit that men wear. The koilek for women is made of silk, satin, velvet and brocade. Young women like red and gay-coloured fabric while older women prefer dark or white colour. Koilek has remarkable historical and aesthetic values.
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Kupi is one of the oldest forms of clothing in Kazakhstan. It is a kind of thermally lined outerwear, made of naturally felted wool of sheep of camels. Kupi was sewn with the backing and covered with camel wool or paper tissue. Kupi as a traditional garment has precious historical value and common memorial value. The use of further is a regional feature.
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Çäkçäk is a traditional snack found across Central Asia and is the most common snack enjoyed by the Kazakh. The name derived from a Tatar word meaning 'just a little bit'. Çäkçäk are made of deep-fried dough drenched through honey and stacked together. The individual fried dough come in different shapes and are usually made into balls the size of a hazel-nut in Kazakhstan. In the past, Çäkçäk was offered as a treat to visiting travellers and gift when the nomads travel to other places. In the modern days, the sweet has become a mass-produced product commonly found in shops and super markets. However, Çäkçäk can also be served at special occasions when the treat is made in complex shapes like hearts, pyramids or even baskets!
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Kuurdak is a traditional stir fried meat strew found in most central Asian cuisines. The name of the dish derives from the nominalization of the Kyrgyz word 'kuur', which means 'fried'. It is also known as Kavardak, meaning 'shambles' or 'mess' in Russian. Indeed, it is a 'mess' of meat, onions, carrots and potatoes. In kazakhstan, the meat commonly used for this dish includes horse meat, mutton, beef. Sheep's heart,kidney, livers are also sometimes found in the strew. In the past, nomads would carry frozen kuurdak with them for long walks or hunting trips. Nowadays, they are prepared as one of the main courses to be served before beshparmak.
Kumis is a traditional drink commonly found in Central Asia and Russia. It is fermented mare's milk that taste slightly sour and has a small percentage of alcohol due to the lactic acid fermentation. Its unique sour taste comes from the chemical change undergone by the natural sugars. The drink has many health benefits due to its significant nutritional value - high in antibiotics and vitamins. It has been known to enhance immunity, increase metabolism and bring about many more positive health effects.
Baursak, otherwise known as Boortsog, is a type of Kazakh dessert or appetizer. They are puffy, fried dough made of butter,milk, yeast and salt water and are usually shaped into triangles or spheres. In Kazakh, 'baur' tranlates directly to 'close ones' or relatives. This snack is traditionally said to be shared amoung close friends and family or given to another person in hopes of getting closer. Baursak is served with tea and eaten with sugar, honey or butter. The snack is usually served for special occasions such as weddings or memorial. According to legends, the smell of flying the dough floats high into the sky and your dead loved ones are able to enjoy Baursak with you.
Fried bread served with tea and dipped with honey
The celebration of the first birthday of a child
The event made to celebrate the birth of a child in kazakh traditions.