Groovy Yarns of New Year's Characters from the CIS Countries
Magicians in the CIS region during New Year's: Ayaz Ata, Kahand Pap, and Others - Unveiling Their Distinctive celebratory tricks
Get ready for the New Year's festivities, spoked by Almaty.tv! This year, the swanky "MIR 24" channel is serving you a dazzling lineup of New Year characters hailing from the CIS nations.
Ski the slopes of Lake Borovoe, where you're gonna meet the Kazakh Aitbay, the man of the soil and spring! He's a jolly character that you might run into during New Year's, spreading tales of his wild voyages. Amuse the little ones with a ride on a reindeer sleigh or dog sled in his very own Kazakh Santa's domain.
But what about Russia's Ded Moroz, you ask? You'll find the frosty grandfather in Veliky Ustyug, snuggled in his 12-room wooden abode. Beyond his residence, you'll find herds of horses and reindeer roaming, adding to the enchanting atmosphere. This residence doesn't shy away from being hospitable- with a library, observatory, museum, a zoo, magic school, and a post office, there's always something exciting to do!
Over in Belarus, Dziad Maroz, the flip side of Russia's Ded Moroz, manages things just as creatively. His grand estate stretches over 15 hectares, enveloped by two-century-old pine and fir trees! 150,000 visitors kick up their heels here every year.
Head to Armenia, and you'll come across Kaghand Pap, the Snow Father. He resides in the chilly "Armenian Siberia," where the temperature drops to a whopping -48°C in winter and snow disappears for merely 10 days a year! You'd be fascinated to learn that the Armenian Santa is said to be over 2,000 years old!
Put Uzbekistan on your itinerary to meet the mystical Korobobo, who doesn't own an estate but visits during winter festivities on a donkey instead of a reindeer sleigh. He loves to share the good fortune with his pal Korgyz, clad in a vibrant striped robe and colorful turban. Ride on Korobobo's donkey, and you're in for a fabulous New Year!
Lastly, the Georgian Tovlis Babua awaits you in Svaneti. Differing slightly, he wears a snowy white burka and might carry a dagger. His signature look is completed by a jingling bag of bells, gifting children a melodious treat during the holiday season. Tovlis Babua's permanent dwelling is currently still under construction in Tbilisi.
Enough chitchat! Grab this opportunity to mingle with these CIS New Year characters, making this year's celebration unforgettable!
- The Kazakh Aitbay, known as the man of the soil and spring, is a jovial New Year character from Kazakhstan that brings fairytales of his adventurous voyages.
- In contrast to the Kazakh Aitbay, Uzbekistan's Korobobo visits during winter festivities on a donkey instead of a reindeer sleigh, sharing good fortune with his companion Korgyz.
- The grand estate of Belarus' Dziad Maroz sprawls over 15 hectares, surrounded by two-century-old pine and fir trees, and attracts 150,000 visitors each year.
- Social-media users can bring these intriguing CIS New Year characters to their entertainment feeds, making this year's celebration more unforgettable.
