Opera and Ballet Theatre – from Aida to Kyz-Zhibek
The Opera and Ballet Theatre brings national, classic and international music and dance masterpieces to the people of Shymkent.
Month: March 2023
Koshkar Ata – The mausoleum and a fresh stream
The tiny Koshkar Ata mausoleum has given its name to the valley and stream in which it stands. But do you know the story behind it?
Happy Amal meiramy holiday!
Amal Meiramy or Korisu is a public holiday in Kazakhstan. Info Shymkent tells you what this holiday is all about.
ITB Berlin 2023 – A walk through Central Asia’s booths
After a break of three years the ITB Berlin 2023 is back and we used this opportunity to visit the booths of the Central Asian countries.
Happy Women’s Day 2023!
8th of March 2023 is Women’s Day in Kazakhstan. Time to have a look how this holiday came to Kazakhstan.
Dusk at Aksu Canyon
The day is over and dusk falls over Aksu Canyon near Shymkent and makes this place to a quite and calm place.
Last sun-rays in Shymkent’s new district Nursat
The last sun-rays of the day touching the modern high-rise apartment buildings of Shymkent’s new district Nursat.
Entering a Sci-Fi movie set
Entering the Tashkent metro station Yunus Rajabiy feels like landed on a movie set of the sci-fi movie “Blade Runner”.
Happy World Wildlife Day 2023
Today is World Wildlife Day 2023. We want to use the moment to have a look on Kazakhstan’s wildlife in danger.