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Tucson -Almaty Sister Cities Comittee Presents:

            
Madina                             

Meet Madina

Madina Karsakpayeva,
23-year old student from Almaty seeks to enter the Masters program at the University of Arizona. Community support would be welcome. Read more

In the picture: Madina with her mom, in a wheelchair provided by Tucson businessman Sid Morse (now deceased) - Jerry M.Gary

Tucsonans traveled to Almaty to attend the dedication of a bronze piece funded by the Tucson-Almaty Sister Cities Committee - gift to the sister city of Almaty
bronze sculpture dedication ceremony

September 23, 2011. A Sister Cities connection was created in 1987... Our 24-year history was highlighted this past week, when four Tucsonans traveled to Almaty to attend the dedication of a bronze piece funded by the Tucson-Almaty Sister Cities Committee,  created by Tucson sculptor Mark Rossi and shipped to Almaty in November of 2010.The dedication was set to coincide with the celebration of the birthday of Almaty, and WOW, what a celebration. Read more...

Celebration of Nauryz at the University of Arizona
March 21/2012
celebration of Nauryz
 Bolashak students and visiting scholars from Kazakhstan, local community,  Tucson-Almaty Sister Cities (TASCC) members, Russian and Slavic Studies Department faculties, and UofA students gathered at the UofA campus on this sunny day of March 21, 2012, to celebrate Nauryz. The event was organized by the students and instructor of the course "The Other Kazakhstan", Zura Dotton.
Nauryz is the celebration of the New Year practiced in most eastern countries, but it was mostly forgotten in Kazakhstan until the country received its independence. Now, it is one of the most awaited and colorfully celebrated traditional holidays. This wonderful holiday has now been reinstituted, enhancing our rich tradition.
Kzakhstan flag
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