Brussels, 23 November 2025 - A new space dedicated to supporting Kazakhstanis living abroad and strengthening cultural and humanitarian ties, the Kazakh Cultural Centre has opened in the capital of Belgium. The Centre will provide children and adults with the opportunity to learn the Kazakh language, explore national traditions, and develop creative skills while maintaining a meaningful connection to their cultural heritage.

Kazakhstan’s Ambassador to Belgium, Roman Vassilenko, highlighted the significance of the Centre’s opening:
“The launch of the Kazakh Cultural Centre is an important step in supporting our compatriots abroad. It will contribute to preserving our language, traditions, and cultural identity, especially among younger generations,” the Ambassador noted.

The idea to establish the Centre emerged in response to long-standing requests from the Kazakh diaspora. Ardak Moldanyazova, the project coordinator who works closely with Kazakhstani families in Belgium, underlined why its opening is so timely:
“For many years, parents have voiced concerns that their children have few opportunities to hear the Kazakh language or learn about our traditions. Over time, we saw that some children’s connection to their culture was beginning to fade. That is why establishing such a centre is both necessary and timely. Now our families have a space where children can gradually reconnect with their linguistic and cultural roots,” she said.

During the opening day, children were introduced to the basics of the Kazakh language, traditional games, national music elements, and creative activities. Families raising adopted children from Kazakhstan showed particular interest, wishing to help their children better understand their origins.

The Kazakh Cultural Centre will operate on a permanent basis, offering language courses, creative workshops, dombra classes, cultural programmes, and educational initiatives. It is expected to become an important hub for Kazakhstanis living in Europe and a vibrant cultural bridge between Belgium and Kazakhstan.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-brussels/press/news/details/1110582?lang=kk