To promote national craftsmanship as part of International Museum Day, May 14–17, 2026, the International Festival of Decorative and Applied Arts and Carpet Weaving "Centennial Traditions" will be held in Ust-Kamenogorsk on the territory of the Left Bank Complex of the East Kazakhstan Ethnographic Museum (Satpayev Ave., 79 a). This is a unique platform where the best masters of carpet weaving, alasha weaving, as well as the art of making tekemets and syrmaks will gather!

The festival will be attended by more than 800 masters of decorative and applied arts from 8 countries and all regions of the country. In particular, among the participants are masters from the Republic of Azerbaijan, considered the ancient homeland of carpet weaving, as well as masters from China, Turkey, Mongolia, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, as well as the Russian Federation from Tatarstan and the Altai Republic. In addition, members of the National Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of the Republic of Kazakhstan will take part in the festival's work.

The festival program includes:

- the "Alamankurak – 2026" project (author N. Abaikan) with entry into the international record book "Global Best of Records",

- master classes from leading masters,

- thematic exhibitions and creative laboratories,

- a meeting with representatives of the region's ethno-cultural associations,

- an educational seminar for cultural workers of the region's districts and cities on issues of intangible cultural heritage with the participation of relevant experts.

         The festival program is distinguished by both its richness of content and its scale, and includes meaningful events that unite culture and knowledge, art and creativity. As part of the festival, specially invited masters of ethnic music, as well as performers who hold a special place in the spiritual space of our country, will perform at concert evenings. The "Centennial Traditions" festival is a unique bridge connecting the past and the present, where diverse cultures and traditions intertwine. It is a space of inspiration that glorifies the priceless art inherited from ancestors, carefully passes on the subtle craftsmanship to future generations, and at the same time opens the way for new creative quests.

On the festive days, we invite you to meet in this special spiritual space! Admission is free!

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tourism-vko/press/news/details/1220805?lang=kk