A glimpse of Kazak culture

A Kazak yurt in the park. People of Kazak ethnic group migrate to look for pastures as the seasons change. In spring, summer and autumn, they live in collapsible round yurts and in winter build flat-roofed earthen huts in the pastures. In the yurt, living and storage spaces are separated. The yurt door usually opens to the east, the two flanks are for sleeping berths and the center is for storing goods and saddles; cushions for visitors are placed in front. Riding and hunting gear, cooking utensils, provisions and baby animals are kept on both sides of the door. [Photo by Liu Jing/chinadaily.com.cn]