- Astana - Upon arrival, visitors will be greeted by the family dressed in authentic traditional attire.\nAs they explore the remarkable array of historical artifacts, they will step into a yurt, an indigenous Kazakh home, to acquaint themselves with historical culinary tools. They will discover the storage methods for kumys, the local beverage, observe the cooking instruments used by women for grand feasts, and experience dining amidst ornate embroidered textiles and cushions.\nSubsequently, a hands-on tutorial in crafting customary Kazakh cuisine commences.\nThe family’s elder will guide you in the art of making dough for beshbarmak, detailing each phase from boiling the meat to kneading and slicing the dough, and finally arranging it all on a large circular platter. You’ll also learn to create baursaks, delightful fried dough spheres that are crispy and warm. Baursak is more than a treat; it’s a symbol of the sun and joy, historically offered only to cherished and esteemed visitors. As you engage in this immersive culinary experience, you gain insight into the gastronomic heritage of the Kazakh people.\nFollowing the cooking session, you’ll have the pleasure of sharing the meal with the hospitable Kazakh family.
- Lunch included
- Air-conditioned vehicles
- Expert guiding services
- Beshbarmak
This type of residence is seldom seen in the northern regions of Kazakhstan. A lineage of craftspeople safeguard ancient customs and wisdom. Every family member perfects their own skill, be it creating silver ornaments, or weaving carpets. Their yard doubles as an exhibition of antique crockery, with a yurt as the cherry-on-top.
One of the artisan skills they take pride in is preparing traditional dishes like beshbarmak. Its name translates to “five fingers”, as it was, and still is, customary to consume the meal using their hands, minus utensils. Another mouth-watering delight from the Kazakhstan gastronomy is baursaks, a type of deep-fried dough that can quickly become an irresistible favorite.
Seize this exceptional chance to visit with a conventional Kazakh family of craftspeople. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to learn how to cook traditional dishes and understand the craftsmanship that went into making dinnerware in earlier times. The patriarch and the youngest son are masters of silver jewelry, while the daughter is an expert in applied arts and felt carpet creation. If desired, you can also participate in other master classes offered by the family, such as jewelry crafting or felt making.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
