Students of S. Toraighyrov Pavlodar State University took an active part in the regional celebration of the Kymyzmuryndyk national holiday which was held in the city recreation park.

The celebration of this summer holiday was organized by the Pavlodar regional branch of the Assembly of Peoples of Kazakhstan in collaboration with the Muslim Women League. The purpose of the event is to introduce young people to the culture and history of our land, traditions, and the national cuisine.

Celebration of Kymyzmuryndyk is an ancient tradition of hospitality. People start to cook kumis on the first days after the spring renewal of nature and invite their relatives to taste it.

The Department of Education and Social Affairs of S. Toraighyrov Pavlodar State University placed a yurt in the park and invited everyone to the dastarkhan. Residents and guests of Pavlodar had an opportunity to enjoy national dishes and the main holiday drink - kumis. The guests of the event also could swing on Altybakan and play national games. Members of the Student Philharmonic gave performances during the celebration. The audience enjoyed the musical performances by Nurzhan Sarkambayev and Nurlan Kayshanov. Asel Botayeva and Yerbola Aytbayeva gave a lot of positive emotions to everyone.

Deputy Chairman of the Assembly of Peoples of Kazakhstan of Pavlodar region Seysenbay Zhetpisbayev presented a letter of appreciation for active participation in the celebration of Kymyzmuryndyk to the Rector of Pavlodar State University, Doctor of Economic Sciences, Professor Serik Omirbayev.