Soft power: India shows interest to collaborate with Kazakhstan on creative initiatives
The Dara Presidential Initiatives Foundation (hereinafter referred to as the Foundation) participated in the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, one of the most significant cultural events on a global scale, held in Edinburgh on August 20.
This year, as part of the festival, the Foundation initiated an event titled 'Fringe Fusion: Kazakhstan & Global Art Partnerships,' aimed at presenting Kazakhstan’s rich cultural heritage and performing arts to the international audience gathered in Edinburgh. This important step became a key part of the Foundation’s strategy to develop Kazakhstan’s creative industries on the international stage.
Kazakhstan's creative industries demonstrate significant potential to enrich the global cultural landscape. Kazakhstan is ready to present a wide range of ideas and projects to the global art stage, from innovative design and unique music to historical cinema and contemporary art. At “Fringe Fusion,” Kazakhstan was represented by invited speakers and leading theater groups such as OzgeEpic, A.I. Theatre, and the independent theater ARTiSHOK.
A presentation of Kazakhstan’s cultural heritage and opportunities for creative collaborations among producers and artists from different countries; A panel discussion, during which producers from India, Hong Kong, Indonesia, and Singapore showed significant interest in Kazakhstan’s creative initiatives. The discussion on cultural exchange and collaboration prospects was moderated by Karen Toftegaard, Director of International Performing Arts Programs
