"Parade of Joy" Al-Farabi KazNU and Almaty Velotrack Held a Joyful Event for Orphans

On April 19, 2025, a vibrant social-sports event called “Shattyk Sherui” (“Parade of Joy”) took place in Almaty. The initiative aimed to promote a healthy lifestyle and support children. The event was organized by Al-Farabi Kazakh National University (Higher School of Economics and Business, Department of Finance and Accounting) in cooperation with the Almaty Velotrack.

The event welcomed 50 children from Almaty City Orphanage No. 1.  Active participation in organizing and conducting the event was also provided by the Center for Creative Technologies under the Akimat of Almaty, the companies Banoome.exclusive, Kalan.kz, and Dodo Pizza, popular blogger Zhan Izbasarov, rising singer and blogger Nurbanu Almazkyzy, as well as event blogger Adilet. The program included a bicycle race hosted by the Velotrack, a concert featuring students, Educators of the Department of Finance and Accounting, and guest bloggers, a flash mob, outdoor games, and a picnic. All winners of sports and creative competitions were awarded memorable prizes.

A unique highlight of the event was the active participation of the children themselves. They sang, danced, expressed their creativity, and shared their genuine emotions. The day was filled with an atmosphere of support, friendship, and joy.

Faculty members from the Department of Finance and Accounting, as well as bachelor’s and master’s students, played a crucial role in organizing the Parade. They accompanied the children, led the activities, and helped create a festive environment.

Project Coordinators, Nazgul Syrlybayeva, Deputy Head of the Department of Finance and Accounting, Raigul Doszhan, Director of the Center for Economic Research at KazNU.

The event was held in alignment with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) No. 3 – “Good Health and Well-being.” Its main mission is to instill the values of a healthy lifestyle in the younger generation, foster social cohesion, and engage the university community in meaningful, charitable initiatives.

The organizers expressed their gratitude to all partners and volunteers who contributed to the event and emphasized that such activities cultivate a culture of kindness, develop a sense of social responsibility among youth, and inspire real actions for the benefit of society.