Kazakh cultural customs, traditions, and etiquette, one custom or term per card.
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- Киіз үй (Kiiz üi)
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Yurt, the traditional felt dwelling of Kazakh nomads- Домбыра (Dombyra)
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The traditional two-stringed Kazakh musical instrument- Наурыз (Nauryz)
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The spring new year festival, celebrated on March 21- Наурыз көже (Nauryz köje)
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The festive dish of seven ingredients eaten during Nauryz- Қонақжайлылық (Qonaqzhailylyq)
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Hospitality, a deeply valued Kazakh cultural trait- Төр (Tör)
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The seat of honor in a home, reserved for elders or guests- Ассалаумағалейкум (Assalaumaġaleikum)
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The traditional Islamic-influenced greeting used among Kazakhs- Бесік той (Besik toi)
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A celebration held when a baby is first placed in the cradle- Сүндет той (Sündet toi)
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A celebration for a boy's circumcision- Қыз ұзату (Qyz uzatu)
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A farewell celebration for a bride before she leaves her family home- Бата (Bata)
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A blessing or well-wishing speech given by an elder- Ақсақал (Aqsaqal)
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A respected elder, literally 'white beard'- Жеті ата (Zheti ata)
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The tradition of knowing seven generations of one's ancestors- Ет тағамдары (Et taġamdary)
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Meat dishes, central to festive Kazakh dastarkhan spreads- Қымыз (Qymyz)
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Fermented mare's milk, a traditional Kazakh drink
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