Дворец Мира и Согласия

The Opera Hall is the pride of the Palace of Peace and Reconciliation. The Hall is unique in its architecture which meets the requirements of the world standard. The Opera Hall is the pride of the Palace of Peace and Reconciliation. The Hall is unique in its architecture which meets the requirements of the world standard. In the opera hall are held congresses, conferences, performances, pop, classical and folk concerts. There are 1302 seats - parterre, mezzanine, two balconies with VIP section. The hall has a complex stage with parts that are independent of each other – the main stage (equipped with 56 rods), two side stages and a backstage. At the front of the stage there is an orchestra pit, designed to accommodate 80 musicians. The two independent platforms of the pit – far and near – can be released and raised as staged. The orchestra pit is 2.8 meters deep. The stage is 12 meters wide and 32 meters deep with a height of 8 meters. The opera house has 15 make-up rooms, located on three floors. Dressing rooms are equipped with mirrors, toilets and showers. The interior of the hall is in the noble color of burgundy with gold trim. The most beautiful element in the decoration of the hall is the window in the form of the sun.

The exhibition presents the work of the sculptor, jeweler, artist and collector – Serzhan Bashirov

The exhibition presents the work of the sculptor, jeweler, artist and collector – Serzhan Bashirov. Basically, these are small folk installations made of wood, animal bone and skin, works made by the master; as well as Kazakh carpets and furniture collected throughout the country for 25-30 years.

In all presented ethnographic objects and in the author's work there are signs. Serzhan Bashirov feeds on them. Ancient signs are mainly signs of the sun, fire, crosses, spirals.

The first President of the Republic of Kazakhstan – the Leader of the Nation N.A. Nazarbayev, speaking at the closing of the V Congress of the Leaders of World and Traditional Religions, announced the initiative to create the “Museum of Peace and Harmony”, the activity of which is aimed at the scientific study of history, dialogue and culture of the world community.

The first President of the Republic of Kazakhstan – the Leader of the Nation N.A. Nazarbayev, speaking at the closing of the V Congress of the Leaders of World and Traditional Religions, announced the initiative to create the “Museum of Peace and Harmony”, the activity of which is aimed at the scientific study of history, dialogue and culture of the world community.

The exhibition reveals the chronicles of the Congresses of the Leaders of World and Traditional Religions. There are archival documents, photographic materials, videos, books and souvenirs, revealing the whole palette of participants of the Congress.

The grand staircase leads to the third floor to the Atrium Room, the largest room in the building at 2,783.6 square meters. Around the hall are windows from which daylight streams in. The stained glass windows are 4.5 centimeters thick. In the Atrium Hall, the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions, meetings of the Secretariat, as well as meetings of the Constitutional Council are held.

The grand staircase leads to the third floor to the Atrium Room, the largest room in the building at 2,783.6 square meters. Around the hall are windows from which daylight streams in. The stained glass windows are 4.5 centimeters thick. In the Atrium Hall, the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions, meetings of the Secretariat, as well as meetings of the Constitutional Council are held.

At the 5^th Congress of the Leaders of World and Traditional Religions held on June 11, 2015, the Head of State put forward the idea of creating a Museum of Peace and Reconciliation. And in 2018, as part of the 6^th Congress – the museum was opened.

• Hall 1 – “The Great Steppe – a crossroads of dialogue of cultures and religions”
• Hall 2 – “Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan – a symbol of unity and harmony”
• Hall 3 – “Interreligious Dialogue: Congresses of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions”
• Hall 4 – “Leaders of modern global spiritual diplomacy”
• Central Hall – “Kazakhstan – Territory of Peace and Reconciliation”

The “Kulanshi” Contemporary Art Center has been working since 2006 and is active and rich in many areas of art. The “Kulanshi” Contemporary Art Center has been working since 2006 and is active and rich in many areas of art. The head and the main initiator is a Kazakh artist – Leila Makhat. One of the achievements of the gallery is the working rooms of printed graphics where original lithographs of Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dali and Marc Chagall are presented. It should be noted that the center deals with children with disabilities and plans to open a fine arts and pottery studio for children.

The top of the Palace of Peace and Harmony is occupied by the hall "Besik" (Cradle) designed for 100 seats. The top of the Palace of Peace and Harmony is occupied by the hall "Besik" (Cradle) designed for 100 seats. The hall is used for holding seminars, meetings and conferences. The main decoration of the hall is a huge stained-glass window, created by artist Brian Clark, which offers a panoramic view of the young capital. It depicts 130 pigeons, which have become the symbols of 130 nationalities living on the territory of Kazakhstan.

The Winter Garden, planted at the very top of the palace, seems to be suspended in the air and is located between the famous Pyramid Atrium and the Besik (Cradle) Hall. The Winter Garden, planted at the very top of the palace, seems to be suspended in the air and is located between the famous Pyramid Atrium and the Besik (Cradle) Hall. The winter garden gives the monumental structure a sense of purity and eco-friendliness. Maintaining the vitality of the winter garden is a high-tech task, perfectly solved in its implementation.

“BalaTime” Art Studio for Children and Youth has been functioning since June 2021.

At the Studio children and youth aged 4-18 study for free in the following directions: choir, choreography, oratory, vocal ensemble, pop vocals, acting, artistic reading, artistic gymnastics, painting, tour guide, dombyra, ballet, keyboard instruments, karate, chess, etc.

“BalaTime” Art Studio for Children and Youth has been functioning since June 2021.

At the Studio children and youth aged 4-18 study for free in the following directions: choir, choreography, oratory, vocal ensemble, pop vocals, acting, artistic reading, artistic gymnastics, painting, tour guide, dombyra, ballet, keyboard instruments, karate, chess, etc.

“BalaTime” performs an important and necessary task of patriotic, tolerant, moral education of youth.

The motto of “BalaTime” teachers is: "In every teacher there should shine and never go out a little sparkle of a child". The distinctive feature of the work of teachers in “BalaTime” is not only a reference to the issues of education and training, but warm love for children and people, which greatly contributed to the revival or even awakening interest in pedagogy in Kazakhstan.

The collectives and solo performers of “BalaTime” perform in various concerts, competitions, festivals of city, national and international scale.

Contacts:

Director: Yana Chigarkova – +77017792422.

Administrator: Asem Kayyrgalieva – +77013474056

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