The Faculty of Metallurgy, Mechanical Engineering and Transport held a series of festive events to celebrate Nauryz and the 20th anniversary of Kazakhstan People's Assembly.

Throughout the celebration, a special committee (composed of the Dean of the Faculty T. Toktaganov, custodian B. Bekdosova, librarian L. Yeryomina, medical assistant A. Bekmyrza, specialist of the Division of Personnel Management A. Mukatova, specialist of the Division of Learning Process Organization D. Aygozhina, and Head of the Learning Workshop T. Kumarov) were examining wall newspapers and exhibits presented at National Culture Exhibitions held by departments of the Faculty.

The best exhibition was at the Department of Transport Equipment and Logistics.

The Department of Mechanical Engineering and Standardization won the first prize in the Best Wall Newspaper category, the second prize was awarded to members of the Department of Transport Equipment and Logistics, while the Department of Mechanics and Oil and Gas Engineering received the third prize.

The concert program included congratulations, quizzes, various performances and presentations of traditions and customs of the peoples of Kazakhstan.

The culmination of the event was the announcement of the Grand Prix winners and Dean's Challenge Cup holders. The Department of Mechanics and Oil and Gas Engineering claimed both prizes.

The Department of Transport Equipment and Logistics scored the largest number of points, the second best result was demonstrated by the Department of Metallurgy, and the third - by the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Standardization.

According to the Dean of the Faculty of Metallurgy, Mechanical Engineering and Transport, Candidate of Engineering Sciences, Professor Tyuleugazy Toktaganov, not only do such events help us all learn the traditions and customs of people living in Kazakhstan, they also develop patriotism, unify students and academic staff of the Faculty. “At this festival, you can really feel the spirit of unity, friendship and support, but at the same time the Departments compete with each other, and all participants are trying to do their best to help their teams. The assembly hall was full of spectators who were shouting and applauding to their teams. The festival was a real success!” says Tyuleugazy Toktaganov.