Bright, tasty, funny: International Day at AlmaU

December 9, 2019 Almaty Management University hosted the annual International Day. This year the festival was attended by representatives of 12 different delegations: from Italy to Afghanistan. 

And the jury members were:

Fatkhullaev Abror Dzhahangirovich - Consul General of the Republic of Uzbekistan in Almaty

Alejandro Pastrana Molero - President of Kazakh Europe Cooperation

Iskakov Erlan Uzanovich - Head of the Representative Office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Almaty

Kaumenova Aigerim Erbolovna - Advisor to the Rector for Internationalization, Science and Risks

Korlan Zhanat - Head of Academic Mobility and Visa Support Department

Nelidova Daria Sergeevna - Head of International Cooperation Department

Akhonova Lyazzat Baurzhankyzy - Chief Specialist in Outgoing Academic Mobility

The event was opened by the National Food Fair. Each of the participating teams prepared an incredibly varied menu, served with a national touch and taking into account all the traditions. Tables were brightly decorated with characteristic attributes and accessories of one or another nationality.

After the Fair, students demonstrated vivid and creative performances, dances and songs. At the end, all participating countries were awarded the following nominations:

Uzbekistan - the best national cuisine

Tajikistan - the best team performance

Afghanistan - the best national costume

Russia - the best dance

USA - the most creative performance

South Korea - the most attractive

Japan - the best video

Kazakhstan - the most patriotic speech

France - the most romantic performance

Kyrgyzstan - the best presentation

Italy - no nominations

Spain -the most vivid performance

China - tradition admirers

Iskakov Erlan, Head of the Representative Office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Almaty: “Young people seek to integrate into the world system, are interested in culture, traditions, customs, cuisine. It is very nice to see and hear that today we are a multicultural country and have the opportunity to learn about the characteristics of other nations”

Almaty Management University brings together hundreds of people and collaborates with 160 leading universities from 36 countries. 2019 was a record year for the admission of foreign students: at the moment, more than 150 foreign citizens study here.

International Day is considered to be one of the most anticipated and significant events, demonstrating the unity of all the peoples of Kazakhstan.