Almaty Celebrates National Dombra Day

Almaty marked National Dombra Day with a citywide celebration that included a public concert, a speech by Akim Darkhan Satybaldy, and a special light display on the Kok-Tobe television tower, Orda.kz reports.

According to the city administration, thousands of residents and visitors attended the event, which featured performances by well-known artists such as Roza Rymbayeva, Aigul Ulkenbayeva, Ramazan Stamgaziyev, Aigul Kosanova, and Meirambek Bespaev.

Dombra is the soul of the Kazakh people, a reflection of our inner world and heartbeat. Its two strings carry centuries of history and the essence of national identity. Each fret is a symbolic thread connecting the past with the present, and every kui is a timeless spiritual heritage passed down through generations. By celebrating National Dombra Day, we not only honor this great instrument but also awaken a deep sense of belonging to our culture and roots,
 Akim Satybaldy said in his address.

As part of the festivities, the Kok-Tobe tower was lit up with images of the dombra, musical notes, national ornaments, and a celebratory message: “Ұлттық домбыра күні құтты болсын!” (Happy National Dombra Day!).

Original Author: Alexandra Mokhireva