WHY THE HORSE IS SACRED IN KAZAKH CULTURE And why you feel it the moment you arrive For Kazakhs, the horse has never been just an animal. It was a companion, a protector, a source of freedom, and a reflection of a person’s character and soul. Life on the vast steppe was impossible without horses — and that is why the relationship between humans and horses became sacred. Kazakhs lovingly called the horse: “Esti Zhanuar” — a wise being “Tilsiz Adam” — a human without words ⸻ A language shaped by h

1.5K reactions · 27 shares | In #Xinjiang, especially among the Kazakh ethnic group, dombra is one of the most iconic musical instruments, representing nomadic steppe culture. If you're interested in dombra and would like to know more about its origin, tune in to "Chinese Folk Tales" podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6ZFodBtQn5DGd0UJqVpT65?si=ce4279db45dc467e #ChineseFolkTales | Learn Chinese | Facebook