It has become our good old tradition to organize a holiday for kids from Pavlodar and Karaganda in Bayanaul after the Festival. The old friends did not want to part and when the Festival ended they were happy to meet each other again in a week.


The bad road from Karaganda to Dzhasybay could not upset us. Swimming in the Dzhasybay Lake, hiking in the mountings, games, and competitions - it was a good relaxation for our most active Festival participants.


And, of course, we talked about our traditions. We told about the most mournful day for Jews - the 9th of Ava, and what Jews observe on the 15th of Ava.


It was very interesting to hear what everybody expects from three days of holiday in Bayanaul. The kids shared their wishes during an introduction game "A ball of wishes". In the game "Jumble" Ruslan was taking a long time to untie the kids, while Sasha quickly understood the trick and quickly set everybody free. There were many interesting team-building introductory games including standing in lines based on the color of eyes, height, and birthday dates. The children guessed words written down on their backs. The singing competition was between two teams of boys and girls. The people in the resort were happy to see such a cheerful concert. There were no losers because friendship won.


This is how wonderfully we spent the time! When we were leaving we decided to meet again in this place next year.

Irina Tveritneva