On an extraordinary voyage, a Kazakh yurt traverses from Talgar to the Burning Man festival in Los Angeles.
In the heart of the Nevada desert, a unique cultural exchange took place at this year's Burning Man festival. A group of around 35-40 individuals, hailing from various countries with ties to Kazakhstan, came together to create an unforgettable experience.
The Kazakh team, led by festival participant Ashat Muratov, faced trials and tribulations, including having to assemble the yurt twice due to storms. Despite the challenges, they persevered, and their efforts paid off. The yurt became one of the few surviving camps in the harsh conditions of Burning Man, providing an oasis of hospitality that attracted thousands of visitors.
The Kazakh yurt was not just an architectural object, but a symbol of hospitality and cultural exchange. Over four days, the yurt welcomed around five thousand guests, who were amazed by the atmosphere of Kazakh hospitality. The yurt was a common home and symbol of hospitality, attracting participants from around 20 countries.
The participation of Kazakhs in Burning Man was fully funded by private investors and the participants themselves, costing approximately $300,000. The yurt itself cost around $30,000, with full furnishings, gifts, decorations, and around $20-30,000 going to logistics.
Ashat Muratov was inspired to bring a symbol of Kazakhstan to Burning Man and gathered a team of 500 people. Preparing for the festival took exactly a year, including logistics for transporting a yurt across the world. The team's efforts left a strong impression on both foreigners and participants alike, showcasing that Kazakh culture can inspire the whole world.
The team's success at Burning Man has sparked ambitions for future projects. They plan to participate in AfricaBurn and other events, and even aim to bring 40 yurts to the 40th anniversary of Burning Man and place them throughout the territory. The team is also planning to create an art car in the form of a yurt on wheels, like a traveling yurt, for next year.
Life at Burning Man is challenging, with conditions of daytime heat, nighttime cold, and constant sandstorms. But for the Kazakh team, the hardships were worth it. They returned as one big family, having shared an unforgettable experience that brought Kazakh culture to the world stage.
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