The whole country celebrates a special day today — National Dress Day. This holiday recalls the rich heritage of the Kazakh people and provides an opportunity to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of traditions that live in every seam, pattern and ornament.

On this festive day, the Kokshetau Palace of Culture became a real center of attraction for connoisseurs of traditional culture and ethnodesign at the San Men Saltanat regional festival. The audience was immersed in a journey where each outfit told its own story, conveying the spirit and flavor of the Kazakh people.

Victoria Manukyan came to the regional center to present her three unique costumes from Atbasar.She has been sewing stage costumes for over 27 years. In her native land, a woman leads a dance ensemble and a fashion theater "Little Lady".

"I brought three models. This is our national costume "Dombira", a women's outfit inspired by a Kazakh yurt with a shanyrak on top of a saukele, as well as a bright colorful costume decorated with ears of grain dedicated to the development of virgin lands," said the designer from Atbasar.

The appearance of a new holiday in the calendar of Kazakhstanis - the Day of National Clothes for Victoria Manukyan is of particular importance.

"This is very important to me because my grandparents were deported to Kazakhstan. Gratitude to the Kazakh people is in our blood. We were brought up on stories of Kazakhs sharing their last piece of bread with us, giving us shelter and the means to live. To be honest, I know and can say much more about the culture, traditions and national dress of the Kazakhs than about my ethnic group," concluded Victoria Manukyan.

The festival was not just a display of traditional clothes, but a deep dive into the national heritage. The guests of the event were able to see how centuries-old traditions come to life in the patterns of camisoles, in the exquisite details of the saukele and in the smooth lines of the shapans. Every detail of the costume carried symbols reflecting the history, status and culture of the Kazakh people.

Representatives of six districts of the capital region took part in the festival. Each of the designers presented a unique interpretation of the national costume, demonstrating the richness and variety of traditional outfits.

The audience watched the fashion show with admiration, where luxurious fabrics, exquisite embroidery and authentic accessories recreated the atmosphere of past eras. The guests noted that the festival has become not just an aesthetic pleasure, but also an important reminder of cultural roots, strengthening a sense of pride in its history.

The festival left warm impressions and inspired many participants and viewers to further explore traditional culture. On the eve of the holiday, talented Akmola couturiers were awarded with diplomas and a memorable gift in the form of an astau.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola-madeniet/press/news/details/959907?lang=kk