Riga, March 17, 2026 – The Embassy of Kazakhstan in Latvia, together with the diplomatic missions of Azerbaijan, Turkey, and Uzbekistan, celebrated the "Nauryz" holiday in Riga.

Speaking at the opening of the event, Kazakh Ambassador Dauren Karipov emphasized the profound significance of the Nauryz holiday, which embodies respect for ancestral traditions and the unshakable nature of national unity, as well as uniting our country’s past, present, and future. Special attention was paid to the symbolic significance of holding a referendum on the adoption of Kazakhstan’s new Constitution during the “Nauryz” period. According to him, the people of Kazakhstan have made their choice in favor of renewing the country’s political model in line with the spirit of the times.

The concert program of the event, presented by artists from the “Korkyt” ethno-ensemble of the E. Rakhmadiev State Academic Philharmonic, featured well-known works of folk art and compositions by contemporary Kazakhstani composers.

The main tradition of Nauryz was also observed—generous refreshments for guests in the form of a traditional national dastarkhan.

The celebration was attended by Latvian political figures, members of the diplomatic corps, representatives of the business community, the media, public and cultural organizations, as well as compatriots living in Latvia.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-riga/press/news/details/1184565?lang=kk