On December 19, 2025, a round table entitled “Traditions and Customs of Kazakhstan” was organized at METU. The event was attended by first-year students majoring in “TMO” and “Tourism”, as well as second-year students majoring in “Biotechnology”.

The main objective of the round table was to provide a scientific and cultural discussion of Kazakhstan’s national traditions and customs, promote national values among young people, and foster international cultural dialogue.

The event was ceremonially opened with a performance on the dombra, the national musical instrument of the Kazakh people. A comprehensive presentation was delivered highlighting the historical significance of the dombra, its structure, its role in culture, and its place in the spiritual worldview of the Kazakh people. This segment increased students’ interest in national music and enabled a deeper academic understanding of traditions and culture.

The honored guest of the round table was Zafarullah Sahito, PhD, Doctor at Sukkur IBA University (Sukkur, Sindh Province, Islamic Republic of Pakistan). The meeting with the guest was held online via the Google Meet platform. In his speech, Dr. Sahito shared his perspective on Kazakh culture, emphasized the distinctive features of Kazakh traditions and customs, and highlighted their significance at the international level. In addition, similarities and differences between various cultures were discussed from a comparative perspective.

The event continued with active student participation in a question-and-answer format and meaningful exchange of views. The round table was organized at a high academic and cultural level and contributed to increasing participants’ interest in national values.

In conclusion, the round table expanded students’ cultural awareness and demonstrated the importance of promoting national traditions at the international level.