To Lam Takes Part in Tusaukeser Ceremony During Astana Visit

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam To Lam participated in the Kazakh tradition of tusaukeser, Orda.kz reports.

The guest of honor cut the symbolic ties from a child’s legs. The child was dressed in traditional Kazakh attire, including a cap and a suit adorned with national patterns.

The ceremony took place during To Lam’s visit to the Ethnoaul exhibition, where President Qasym-Jomart Toqayev accompanied him. The Vietnamese official was introduced to elements of Kazakh culture, including crafts and traditional games.

Tusaukeser is a Kazakh ritual in which cords are tied to a child’s legs and later cut by a respected figure, symbolizing a wish for the child to walk confidently and live without obstacles.

Original Author: Alexandra Mokhireva