S. Toraighyrov Pavlodar State University participated in the regional celebration of the Great Nauryz holiday on March 21, 2014.

PSU placed its festively decorated yurt in the main square of the city. There were all national dishes and delicacies of the Kazakh cuisine and it was open to all visitors. Everyone could enjoy the traditional dish of this holiday, Nauryz Kozhe.

Members of the Student Philharmonic prepared special performances for this occasion, which were accompanied by shashu and Aytys of akyns. Students held such games as the White Bone, Chase the Girl, and Tug of War. The entrance to the yurt was guarded by brave warriors in national costumes. Students and teaching staff members of PSU performed the Kara Zhorgha dance.

Akim of Pavlodar region Kayrat Bozumbayev visited the yurt of PSU. He wished further success and new achievements in the field of education to all PSU members. Kayrat Bozumbayev also praised the contribution of the University to the development of the region.

The Student Philharmonic held a 2-hour concert in the city park and central square. Among the participants of the event were the orchestra of the Student Philharmonic, Shabyt vocal studio, and Jam dance studio.