
The creative fair of Kostanay region, organized as part of the republican project Creative Aimaq, implemented by the Corporate Fund "Fund for the Development of Creative Industries" with the support of the Ministry of Culture and Information, has concluded at the Qazaq Creative Hub in Astana.
The venue showcased the historical and cultural heritage of Kostanay region, traditional crafts, авторские бренды (designer brands), modern technologies, and creative industry projects of the region.
One of the central events of the fair was an introduction to Aybek Kaliyev, the winner of the republican aitys and owner of "Altyn Dombyra". Also presented were personalized dombras, national musical instruments, and an exhibition dedicated to outstanding historical figures of Kostanay region.
In addition, the program included an ethno-show of collections by Kostanay designers, a presentation of the mobile film "Қалам", which was among the finalists of the international MobFilm Festival in New York, as well as a demonstration of innovative engineering developments and Kazakhstan's first student racing car.
The performance by one of Kazakhstan's first folklore and ethnographic groups, the "Sherter" ensemble, which presented the rich musical heritage of the Kazakh people, added a special atmosphere to the event.
The event was attended by 1,320 people, and the original products of the creators were sold for a total of 4 million 414 thousand tenge.