On March 19, 2026, the “Kostanay Polytechnic Higher College” hosted a festive competition titled “Yurta-Hub: A Space of Traditions,” dedicated to the great holiday of Nauryz Meiramy. Organized as part of the “Adal Azamat” unified program, the event became a vivid example of how modern youth can preserve national values through the lens of creativity and innovation. The primary goal of the competition was to demonstrate the continuity of generations, which was brilliantly achieved through the active involvement of both students and their parents in the creative process. Each student group from the 1st to the 4th year prepared a comprehensive presentation of their location, transforming the college space into a multifunctional hub where nomadic lifestyle met the technologies of the 21st century.

The performance program included five mandatory elements, each evaluated by the jury as a unified artistic presentation. The first stage was the installation “Yurta-Hub: Living Tradition,” where participants demonstrated their mastery in decorating spaces in a national style. Locations were filled with applied arts, traditional chests, textiles, and carpets, while the “Hub” concept allowed students to view the yurta as a platform for intergenerational interaction. The second block was the creative contest “Heritage of the Ancestors,” in which groups presented theatrical performances of rituals or concert numbers within a five-minute limit. Of particular interest was the innovative component: many teams used Artificial Intelligence (AI) to create unique video installations and neural network arrangements of traditional kuy music, highlighting the modern status of the institution. A national dress code was mandatory, and students in embroidered kamzols, tyubeteikas, and stylized vests created an unforgettable atmosphere of celebration.

The third element was the “National Games” active zone, where competitions in Asyq Atu, Togyzkumalak, and Arqan Tartys (tug-of-war) were held at each location. Here, modern technology also found its place—ranging from digital scoreboards to AI-driven quizzes that engaged the audience in the gaming process. The final stages included a presentation and interactive sessions with guests, showcasing the famous Kazakh hospitality. The most significant feature of this year’s competition was the participation of students’ parents in every group: mothers and fathers helped decorate the locations, shared secrets of preparing national dishes, and performed alongside their children, proving the unity of family and college in fostering authentic values.

The competition saw participation from groups 1TZ-31, 2M-14, 1ES-25, 2E-15, 1SIB-1, 3B-4, 1M-15, 1KhP-27, 2B-6, 2PO-8, 4PO-3, 2B-7, 1B-9, 3B-5, 1PO-11, 1PO-12, 1SIB-2, 1ST-1, 1M-16, 1B-8, 2ST-8, 1E-16, 2KhP-25, 3KhP-24, 2M-13, 2A-3, 4PO-4, and 2PO-9. The “Yurta-Hub” festival reaffirmed that the cultural heritage of the Kazakh people remains a living and inspiring guide for the youth, uniting the traditions of the past and the possibilities of the future in a single creative endeavor.

L.K. Dyusekeyeva, Deputy Director for Educational Work

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