The two-day "Aqtobe Creative Days" fair, organized as part of the national Creative Aimaq project, concluded at the Qazaq Creative Hub in the capital. Nearly 100 representatives of the Aktobe region's creative industries presented original projects across 22 categories.
Visitors could purchase designer clothing, jewelry, leather, wood, bone, and felt items, national accessories, and souvenirs.
The cultural program included the "Aqtobe Design" fashion show, an inclusive performance "Seasons" by the "Alaqai" puppet theater, a presentation of an animated film about Aktobe, a creative evening with composer Serik Zakaria, and concerts by the "SherTer" and "Zherebe Life" projects.
A separate exhibition was dedicated to the creative path and international achievements of Dimash Kudaibergen.
The Book Market showcased works by Aktobe authors. Visitors also enjoyed master classes in jewelry making, felting, and leather and wood processing.
Over the two days, the fair attracted 9,500 visitors, with sales totaling approximately 24 million tenge.
The Creative Aimaq project aims to support regional creative industries, promote domestic brands, and develop creative entrepreneurship. The next region to participate in the project will be the Karaganda region.