Group photo;
Credit: ERG
Eurasian Resources Group (ERG), a global metals and mining company headquartered in Luxembourg, has reported on a concert by the State Philharmonic of the Kyzylorda Region held in Luxembourg on Tuesday 26 May 2026 as part of the cultural initiative Shanyraq Fest Luxembourg.
According to ERG, the evening brought together representatives of Luxembourg's public institutions, members of the diplomatic corps, business and cultural communities, as well as Kazakh compatriots and students residing in Luxembourg, and ERG's employees and partners. Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Belgium and Luxembourg, Roman Vassilenko addressed the audience with welcoming remarks.
In his speech, Roman Vassilenko noted that culture and music remain a universal language of mutual understanding and an important element of international dialogue. He stressed that such events help nations gain a deeper appreciation of one another through art, history and traditions, said ERG.
The concert showcased the diversity of Kazakh musical and folk heritage. Performances were given by the Aqmeshit folklore ensemble, the Ai Aru dance ensemble, soloists of the Kyzylorda Regional Philharmonic, performers of traditional music and zhyrau singers.
The audience responded especially warmly to compositions inspired by the heritage of the Great Steppe, as well as to elements of kui tartys and the art of zhyrau, said ERG.
The concert concluded with a joint performance of the song Atameken, “warmly received by the audience” and serving as a “memorable finale” to the evening of Kazakh culture in Luxembourg, concluded ERG.
