4.2 哈萨克斯坦核心文化价值观在线视频

In order to communicate successfully

with people from another culture

the most important thing is

to know what they are thinking

Now let’s move on to one of the most essential parts

within the intercultural framework

the cultural identity and its core value

In this part we are going to talk about

three Key Cultural Concepts in Kazakhstan

hospitality high value for tradition and its religion

Hospitality

As in traditional nomadic culture

hospitality has always been an important part of Kazakh culture

Generosity and hospitality are common in

the social and business spheres of the Kazakh people

The traditional Kazakh feast Dastarkhan

is the most popular form of Kazakh hospitality

which your Kazakh business partners might

honorably invite you to attend

Sharing food and drink with family

friends and acquaintances is an important part of Kazakh culture

which should be respected and shared

High value for tradition

Kazakh traditions and culture have been passed down

from generation to generation through the oral history

of traditional Kazakh tribal leaders and elders

Though much of the traditional Kazakh culture

was lost under historical circumstances

today it retains strong elements

such as traditional festival celebrations

food culture dressing culture etc

These cultural elements are promoted in the family

marking the core part of Kazakh society

While the country is increasingly modernizing and engaging

with global culture

the Kazakhs are still holding on

to their proud traditions and culture

Showing your respect and appreciation

of Kazakh traditions to your host is of great importance

Religion

Islam is the major religion practiced in Kazakhstan

Due to historical factors

many Russians have come to live in Kazakhstan

and the Russian Orthodox Church holds

an important place in Kazakh society

Today the government strives

to maintain a healthy balance between the two

and they are generally on equal footing in Kazakh society

When visiting or doing business with Kazakhs in Kazakhstan

you should be aware of the cultural differences and sensitivities

as well as their unique Muslim traditions and customs

and as to how they affect Kazakh culture

and business etiquette will be explained in the following parts