Other Past Zhailau Memories
Kazakhs are historically known as fierce warriors, so the older kids practiced archery.
Under Daniyar's direction, the aul raised the yurt.
A boy investigated the yurt, under the shadow of the Shanyrak. Daniyar Baidaralin and Mom Pam Gogolin were in the background. Photo courtesy of Dmitry Krieger.
The Aul attended lectures inside the yurt.
The older kids made copper shields!
Others made jewelry
Still others made metal wall hangings.
The smallest kids made felt pictures depicting a Kazakh yurt and beautiful night landscape.
Daniyar led the Aul in procession around the yurt...
...and then conducted a traditional nomadic stone ceremony. Photos courtesy of Susannah Snowden of the Westerly Sun.