Bishkek to host Francophonie week
BISHKEK (TCA) — The Alliance française in Bishkek jointly with the Embassies of Switzerland, France, Belgium and the Club France are holding the week of Francophonie in Bishkek from March 12 to 19. Continue reading
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Central Asia’s largest Jewish center to open near Astana in Kazakhstan
ASTANA (TCA) — The largest Jewish center in Central Asia will be opened in the town of Akkol located 100 kilometers from the Kazakh capital Astana, said Danil Vais, president of the Akkol Jewish community. Continue reading
US embassy launches campaign to celebrate 25 years of US-Kazakh relations
ASTANA (TCA) — The U.S. Mission to Kazakhstan has announced the 25th anniversary campaign celebrating relations between the United States and Kazakhstan, highlighting achievements in a range of areas and featuring three main themes: innovation, friendship, and partnership. Continue reading
US and local publishers bring classic American stories to Kyrgyz language
BISHKEK (TCA) — The U.S. Embassy in Bishkek has announced the release of the Kyrgyz-language translation of the beloved American children’s story Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of Nimh by Robert C. O’Brien. This effort was a partnership between the U.S. Embassy and the Kyrgyz Association of Publishers. With U.S. support, Mara Publishing House also recently published the Kyrgyz-language version of the popular classic Selected Stories by O’Henry. Upcoming titles to be released in Kyrgyz in 2016 include: Hatchet by Gary Paulsen; Dandelion Wine by Ray Bradbury; Where the Wild Things Are by Maurce Sendak; What Do People Do All Day by Richard Scarry; The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle; The True Story of the Three Little Pigs by John Scieszka; Blueberries for Sal by Robert McCloskey; The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger; and several works by Dr. Seuss. Continue reading
US embassy shares American culture through film screenings in Turkmenistan
ASHGABAT (TCA) — On January 3, the U.S. Embassy in Ashgabat will kick off its annual Winter Film Screenings, bringing the best of American cinema to cities throughout Turkmenistan. Continue reading
