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6 Last-Minute Mother's Day Gift Ideas From Central Asian-Owned Businesses in the US

Explore unique, heartfelt Mother’s Day gifts from Central Asian-owned businesses, honoring tradition, culture and craftsmanship.

By Alva Robinson

May 6, 2025

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Central Asian Students Shine at 2025 Houston Mini Olympics in Sports and Cultural Competitions

Students from Central Asia shine in track, volleyball, chess, and more at Houston’s Mini Olympics.

By Shynggyssali Mereke

April 30, 2025

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Houston's Bright Choice Foundation Draws 1,000+ for Third Annual Mini Olympics

Third annual Mini Olympics brings international community together for sports, art and shared traditions.

By Nurzhamal Arzibekova

April 30, 2025

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Houston Hosts Grand Opening of Texas Kyrgyz Foundation, Empowering Local Diaspora

Kyrgyz community in Texas marks historic cultural milestone with new Houston foundation.

By Akylai Ozbekova

April 30, 2025

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San Francisco Bay Area Uzbek Community Center Empowers Future With 2025 Scholarship Opportunity

Bay Area Uzbek community organization invests in education for Californian students of Uzbek heritage.

By Ulday Sagatova

April 22, 2025

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Kazakh Student Association Debuts at ASU’s 1001 Nights

The Kazakh Student Association showcased Kazakhstan’s rich culture and student-led spirit at Arizona State University’s largest cultural event.

By Shynggyssali Mereke

April 12, 2025

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Washington State’s Kazakh and Uzbek Communities to Celebrate Nawruz

Washington Kazakh and Uzbek communities honor Nawruz with April family festivities.

By Akylai Ozbekova

March 29, 2025

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Ramadan Street Bridges Unity and Tradition in the Heart of Houston

Ramadan Sokak brings thousands together for faith, culture and Eid, culminating in upcoming Eid celebration.

By Ulday Sagatova

March 28, 2025

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From Kyrgyzstan to the Kaaba, Photographer Reflects on Ramadan in Saudi Arabia

A Kyrgyz photographer captures the soul of Ramadan in Makkah and Madinah.

By Asylbek Mannapov

March 28, 2025

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Volleyball Tournament Hosted by Texas Nonprofit Inspires Sense of Brotherhood

A newly formed Texas nonprofit serving the state’s Kazakh community proves volleyball is more than just about winning or losing.

By Alva Robinson

October 30, 2024

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Picnic Organized by Houston Kyrgyzstan Koomu Brings Growing Community Together

Local Houston-based Kyrgyz community gather for a day full of events and fellowship.

By Alva Robinson

October 14, 2024

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Texas NGO Leads Series of Seminars Addressing Mental Health for US Central Asian Communities

Houston-based nongovernmental organization Perzent recently gave a series of seminars and roundtable in California and Texas that addresses the trauma of Soviet-based childbearing.

By Alva Robinson

September 30, 2024

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Language Learners Around the World Prove Kazakh a Global Language

From Indonesia to Mexico, online learners of Kazakh prove the language stands on par with other major languages.

By Alva Robinson

September 20, 2024

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Issyk-Kul Formula

This translation honors the life of Kazakhstan scholar and writer Murat Auezov, who dedicated a life of service to strengthening the friendship between two peoples.

By Murat Auezov

June 27, 2024

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Houston Kazakh School Creates Sense of Community

A local Saturday school for Kazakh children in Houston provides a worthwhile lesson in community building.

By Alva Robinson

June 2, 2024

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Words of Wisdom and Advice: Drop by Drop, a Lake is Formed

Among the very interesting proverbs passed down through the centuries, and across geographic, political and ethnic boundaries is this profound proverb about unity.

By Tyntchtykbek Tchoroev (Chorotegin)

November 14, 2023

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Student from Kazakhstan Joins Harvard Team and Helps Revolutionize How We Look at the World

A sense of curiosity and awe for the world around leads a Kazakh scientist to join an applied physics research team and revolutionize how we see the world.

By Alva Robinson

December 27, 2022

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A Selfless Pursuit to Help Others Moves a Young Kyrgyz Half Way Around the World

When Airina Malieva moved thousands of miles away from her native Kyrgyzstan at the age of 17, she was determined to use her experiences to improve the lives of others.

By Alva Robinson

November 7, 2022

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When Fate Called, She Went Into Law

Even if she didn’t recognize it at first, she was always destined for a career in law.

By Alva Robinson

October 6, 2022

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