An exhibition titled "Kazakhstan: Treasures of the Great Steppe" has opened in Paris.

At the event, the Minister of Culture and Information of Kazakhstan, Aida Balayeva, emphasized the importance of cultural exchange between Kazakhstan and France, expressing gratitude to French colleagues for their assistance in organizing an exhibition that reflects nearly four thousand years of cultural heritage from the Great Steppe.

Balayeva thanked the French side, highlighting the significant contribution of her colleague, Minister Rashida Dati, and the director of the Guimet Museum, Dr. Yannick Linck, for their high professionalism and support in the successful realization of the exhibition. The exhibition features 35 rare artifacts provided by the National Museum of Kazakhstan and the Azret-Sultan Museum-Reserve, covering various stages of Kazakhstan's history.

The exhibition aims to showcase unique artifacts that illustrate the development of nomadic culture and the establishment of statehood in Kazakhstan—from the Hunnic-Sarmatian period to the era of the Kazakh Khanate. One of the highlights of the exhibition is the multimedia content that allows visitors to delve deeper into Kazakhstan's cultural heritage.

The director of the Guimet Museum, Yannick Linck, noted the uniqueness of the exhibition, presenting it as an immersive journey into the history and culture of Kazakhstan. As part of the exhibition, visitors can explore the five "Mona Lisas" of Kazakhstan—masterpieces that illustrate various stages of Kazakh civilization, from ancient times to the 18th century.

The exhibition will run until March 24, 2025. It is expected that on November 5, the presidents of Kazakhstan and France, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Emmanuel Macron, will visit, marking an important symbol of cultural dialogue between the two countries.

It should be noted that the organization of the event was supported by the Embassy of Kazakhstan in France, the Bulat Utemuratov Foundation, Alstom Kazakhstan, Visor Group LLP, and Kenes Rakishev.