Steppes Tramped Following Tulip Festival: Reason Behind Mass Footsteps
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On the 3rd of May, nestled in the rugged landscape of Karatau, Jambyl region, the vibrant international festival "Qyzgaldaq mura" - "Tulip Heritage" unfolded. Yet, some social media buzz suggested attendees had to trek back several kilometers after the event.
此次 Замбал району жана сәті, таңubaра арқалы аймауым "Қызғалдақ мұра" - "Түліп ėр heritage" танг жаQuestionable occurrences prompted criticism towards the festival's organizers, leading Aspandiar Seisbayev, head of the regional Department of Entrepreneurship and Tourism Development, to step up and offer some clarification on his Facebook page the next day.
As per Seisbayev, the influx of guests arriving by their own vehicles led to traffic snarls on the mountain road. He noted that festival-goers started departing earlier than anticipated, causing a surge in participants who left between 2:00 PM and 3:00 PM, leading to the alleged long walk.
Meanwhile, in Kostanai region, locals are up in arms about the state of a newly constructed highway. According to them, the road is only navigable by a tank.
The "Qyzgaldaq mura – Tulip Heritage" festival, although centered around the conservation of its iconic tulip fields and rich regional traditions, aims to win a spot on the coveted UNESCO World Heritage List. To achieve this, the event features artisans showcasing traditional crafts, outdoor cultural performances, and ecological preservation initiatives, among others. However, exact details about participants walking for miles remain unclear as current reports focus on festival activities rather than the specific travel involved.
I, as a festival attendee, was outraged to learn about the alleged long walk back after the "Qyzgaldaq mura – Tulip Heritage" festival. Despite the obstacles in the form of traffic snarls on the mountain road, I had expected a smoother exit following the event. My lifestyle, which usually involves a lot of travel, was disrupted by this unexpected development. Aspandiar Seisbayev, head of the regional Department of Entrepreneurship and Tourism Development, has offered some clarification on the matter, but exact details about participants walking for miles remain unclear. The festival organizers need to pay more attention to logistics to ensure a better experience for all attendees in the future.
