Are you ready for a confusing mix of traditional culture, modern interpretation, and a wonderful injection of vibrancy, Salem Social Village style? Then read on… The Spring equinox in Kazakhstan is Nauriz, the Kazakh New Year, the start of the new cycle of the seasons once more, and a chance to celebrate ethnic traditions and culture. […]
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International Women’s Day isn’t, it seems, observed quite as uniformly around the world as some might think. In many countries it’s a massive event; in others, primarily in the West, many simply haven’t heard of it, whilst those who do can often respond with some incredulity. But for this part of the world, the 8th of […]
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It is true that there is nothing constant in the world, but evil will not last forever. Isn’t it so that after a harsh Winter comes the deepest blooming Spring? Abai, famous Kazakh poet “Would you be able to help me?” Behind the calm quiet exterior, embarrassed at having to ask the question, you could […]
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Remember there’s no such thing as a small act of kindness. Every act creates a ripple with no logical end. Scott Adams You can talk endlessly about people caring. We care for our parents, children, close friends. We care about whether the heating works at home, or whether the car is working OK. We especially care […]
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One of the key things we do, and love doing, here at Salem Social Village, is to help people help other people – bringing change to communities by equipping those who can themselves bring change, or who are already doing it. In the Autumn/Fall of 2014, our Humanitarian Aid project was contacted by the chairman […]
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