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Master-Class on Yurt Assembling

January 1, 2019

Ethno Activities in Almaty | The best way to learn Kazakh culture is to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of everyday life of the nomadic people. During this program, you will learn about the history of the Great Kazakh steppe, its wealth, culture and art.

Speaking of the nomadic people, you involuntarily draw in your subconscious mind a picture of the vast expanses of steppe, where brave riders had lived for centuries, with whom few could compare in the art of riding. Smooth lines of mounds are visible on the horizon... And yurts, carts, horses and people in extraordinarily beautiful clothes.

A house with no corners has always been an example of exotic for tourists. The simplicity and availability of manufacturing, ease and speed of assembly, the use of natural materials and high transportability turned the yurt into a perfect nomad dwelling, which can still be found in the steppe nowadays. The form of the yurt is associated with geographical habitat conditions - the steppe, just like the quadrangular form of the hut originated among the forest, and the triangular wigwams repeat the sharp outlines of the rocks, the sakli - the mountains, the plague - the glaciers. Having passed the whole millennia of evolution, gradually improving, today this construction reflects the complex ideology of the Turkic tribes.

The whole life of Kazakh nation has been connected with yurt. This wealth with no doubts deserves to be talked and to be saved for the future generations. Following these aims, we have formed such an exciting excursion for you. The master class will help you to know all the delights of assembling and disassembling a yurt, accompanied by fascinating stories providing by our friendly guides.

Also, among nomad nations traditionally there were a lot of well-aimed shooters, since accuracy, along with strength, dexterity and courage, was considered as an essential part of a real horseman. Our entertaining traditional archery master-class organically complements your acquaintance with the nomadic culture, takes you to the era of antiquity and provides an opportunity to learn the basic elements and techniques of archery, as well as try your hands at this traditional martial art. Everyone can participate in archery master class, regardless of physical training.

MASTER-CLASS № 1 on yurt assembling (1-1,5 hour): 195 USD

Price includes:

1. Yurt frame assembling (without felt covering and decorations)
2. Service of guide-instructor  
3. Delivery of the equipment (up to 15 km from the city)

 

MASTER-CLASS № 2 on complete yurt assembling (2-3 hours): 257 USD

Price includes:

1. Yurt assembling (frame, felt covering, interior decoration)
2. Service of guide-instructor
3. Delivery of the equipment (up to 15 km from the city)

 

MASTER-CLASS № 3 on yurt assembling and traditional archery (up to 3 hours): 335 USD

MASTER-CLASS № 3 on yurt assembling and traditional archery (up to 10 hours): 455 USD

Price includes:

1. Yurt assembling (frame, felt covering, interior decoration)
2. Traditional archery master-class (1 traditional bow + target)  
3. Service of guide-instructor 
4. Delivery of the equipment (up to 15 km from the city)

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