Kazakhs in Turkey: Wedding Traditions & Migration History in Istanbul

In this travel documentary by Ulan Mukashev, viewers are taken to the Zeytinburnu and Güneşli districts of Istanbul, home to a prominent Kazakh diaspora community. The video captures the authentic daily life, traditional wedding customs, and remembrance gatherings of Kazakhs living in Turkey.

Documentary Highlights:

• Migration History & Heritage: Tracing the history of Kazakh settlement in Turkey, visiting the Qazaqkent Mosque, and interviewing descendants of Ospan Batyr.
• Traditions & Celebrations: Comparing Kazakh wedding customs in Turkey versus Kazakhstan, traditional betashar ceremony, respect for elders, and receiving a blessing from a 100-year-old Kazakh grandmother.
• Global Diaspora Network: Insights into Kazakh communities connected across Europe, France, Pakistan, and Afghanistan.