The elderly fashion models of the "Almaty Grandmothers" group, established at the Active Longevity Center in Almaty, traveled to the United Arab Emirates.

The premiere of the documentary film "Longevity" by director and producer Olga Sapozhnikova took place at the Toda Innovation Theater in Dubai. One of the main characters of the film is the members of the "Almaty Grandmothers" group.

As part of the film's presentation, retired grandmothers from Almaty presented their "Ak Kerbez" fashion collection and shared the secrets of longevity, health, and optimism at any age. The fashion show became a highlight of the evening, demonstrating the combination of beauty, tradition, and modernity.

The event was attended by representatives of the Embassy of Kazakhstan in the UAE, city administration officials, cultural and healthcare workers, as well as many spectators interested in the topic of active longevity. In addition, "Almaty Grandmothers" performed at the Louvre Museum in Abu Dhabi.

The participants of the Almaty Active Longevity Center impressed the audience with their tenderness, style and vitality.

The film's presentation and festive event not only strengthened cultural ties between Kazakhstan and the UAE, but also showed an international audience how important it is to lead an active and healthy lifestyle.

It should be noted that Active Longevity Centers operate in all districts of Almaty. There are 15 centers in the city: in particular, the city's Active Longevity Center with three branches and 11 branches of non-governmental organizations.

Over the past two years, the number of visitors to these centers has increased 7 times: from 833 people in 2022 to 6,073 people in 2024. The number of services provided has also increased 26 times, from 12 thousand to more than 313 thousand.

Active Longevity Centers offer more than 40 free services, including educational programs, trainings, physical education, yoga, dance, as well as creative workshops.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/930461