Kazakh ornaments inscribed on ICESCO’s Heritage List

Kazakh ornaments inscribed on ICESCO’s Heritage List

The Kazakh Oyu-Ornek has been included on the ICESCO’s List of the Islamic World Heritage. The decision was made at the 13th session of the International Organizations Committee. State Counselor Erlan Karin announced the news on social media, noting: «Oyu-Ornek is a key ethnocultural code that strengthens Kazakh cultural identity and historical continuity. Its inclusion on this prestigious list is an important step in promoting Kazakhstans intangible cultural heritage internationally. In line with the Presidents instructions, work to include Kazakhstans cultural sites on the UNESCO and ICESCO lists will continue».