Kazakh Nauryz in Spain: International Cultural Forum in Granada

Empowering Women Forum

MUKZ "Kazakh Women World"


April 25-30, 2025 | Granada, Spain
Kazakhstan and Spain, two nations with deep historical ties to the Silk Road, come together in Granada for a vibrant celebration of culture, fashion, and female empowerment.
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  • Dr. Harbeen Arora Rai
    Founder, G100
  • G100 Global President 2025 and Global Chair Security & Defence Wing
About the Event
The “MÖLDIR ÜMIT” Association invites you to an unforgettable festival celebrating Kazakhstan’s rich traditions and its historical connection with Spain.

🌍 Silk Road Legacy — Discover how Kazakhstan and Granada were connected through centuries of trade and culture.
💡 Modern Kazakhstan — Explore innovative projects, women's leadership, and cultural diplomacy.
📜 Organized by: MÖLDIR ÜMIT (Kazakh Women's Association in Europe)
👩‍💼 President: Umitkul Davranova
Connecting Spain with Kazakhstan
Host/Coordinator/Moderator: Umit Davranova
Co-Coordinator : Maria Jose Martinez
Sponsor : Granada Town Hall and International Cultural Department
“Moldir Umit”Kazakh ladies association and Slabon Moda ,AIFED

"G100 Anti-GBV Wing Kazakhstan International Ladies Meet – Addressing Concerns on Gender-Based Violence."

This is the topic of the event
* Exploring the different challenges Gender equality and violence
* Networking as an innovative way to connect women
* Connecting beyond borders

Location: EUROSTARS SAN ANTÓN SAN ANTÓN, 74, RONDA DISTRICT, 18005 GRANADA, SPAIN
Event Program
April 25 – Silk Road Fashion Show👘 A unique runway experience showcasing traditional Kazakh attire blended with modern fashion.

April 26 – Nauryz Celebration🎶 Folk music, traditional games, and authentic Kazakh cuisine!

April 27 – Empower Women Forum👩‍💼 Discussions on gender equality, female entrepreneurship, and success stories from Kazakh and European women leaders.

April 28 – Cultural Tour🏰 Explore Andalusia’s breathtaking landscapes and historic landmarks.
Speakers
  • Dr. Aurora Martin
    Dr. Aurora Martin is Vice President of the International Institute for Human Security and President of Womanity for All, advocating for gender equality and human rights. She has taught at top universities, advised Romania’s government on discrimination policies, and was a U.S. State Department Fellow focused on anti-human trafficking.
  • Patrizia Luchetta
    Patrizia Luchetta is a sustainability expert with a 20+ year career spanning public and private sectors. She shaped Luxembourg’s biomedical strategy and now advises companies on ESG and regulatory matters while serving on multiple boards.
  • Patrizia Luchetta
    Hony Premlal is a keynotespeaker, podcaster, trainer,consultant, mentor/coach and CEO.
  • Tina Mara Linne
    Tina Mara Linne has 30 years of experience across various industries, including fashion, events, and fine dining. She was the German CEO of Make-A-Wish® and is the G100 Country Chair for Holistic Wellbeing in Germany. Recognized with the Outstanding Leadership Award at Education 2.0 in Dubai (2023), she has collaborated with top brands like Swarovski, Porsche, and Lamborghini and helped organize an event for His Holiness The Dalai Lama.
  • Anna Starzec
    Anna Starzec is a linguist and translator fluent in five languages, with over 20 years in Spain. She founded and leads the ‘Sami Swoi’ association in Granada, coordinating a Polish weekend school. Passionate about folklore and Slavic dialectology, she is also a mother of three.
  • Majdouline Benfdil Anibou
    Majdouline Benfdil Anibou: Farmacéutica, madre de tres niños, activista social, presidenta de la Asociación de mujeres andaluzas y marroquíes- mujeres conectando mundos.
  • Oksana Komisarchuk
    Oksana Komisarchuk nacida el 9/05/1981 en la ciudad de Priluki,Ucrania. Estudio en la universidad de cultura y artes de Kiev. En 2001 emigró a España donde vive y trabaja actualmente como intérprete ucraniano-español. Es Presidenta de la asociación de ucranianos en Granada "Slava Ukraini" .La asociación se dedica a envíos de ayuda humanitaria a las víctimas de la guerra y a enseñar la cultura ucraniana en España.
  • Aigul Orynbek
    Aigul Orynbek is a legal expert and member of Kazakhstan’s National Public Trust Council, advising on key state policies and legal frameworks. She is dedicated to human rights, public expertise, and civil society development.



  • Dr. Onaisha Maksymkyzy
    Dr. Onaisha Maksymkyzy Mandoki is a scientist and the head of the Abai Center at the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Hungary. She is an honorary professorat Atyrau University named after H. Dosmukhamedov.
  • Айнур Байгожа
    Айнур Байгожа – эксперт в PR и медиа с 15-летним стажем, основательница Central Asian Women Executives и агентства AB Digital. Работала над экологическими проектами ООН, редактировала платформу ЮНИСЕФ и писала о сельском хозяйстве и экологии.
  • Madina Abdrashitova
    Madina Abdrashitova is a media expert and video production manager in Spain. With a background in journalism and broadcasting, she spent over two decades in Kazakh TV before founding the news portal "Costa del Sol News" and managing mDron.
  • Gaini Yessengarayeva
    Gaini Yessengarayeva es investigadora contratada con cargo a proyecto THICE ("Transformations in Housing and Intergenerational Contracts in Europe") en la Universidad de Granada. Es graduada en Sociología por la UGR y cuenta con un máster en Cultura Digital y Medios Emergentes por la UPF. Actualmente está desarrollando su tesis doctoralsobre transferencias intergeneracionales y vivienda en el contexto europeo.
  • Ora Lazic
    Ora Lazic is a seasoned consultant and founder of Eurasia Industry Expert Ltd, specializing in commodities and global trade. With over 25 years of experience in the energy sector, she is actively involved in professional networks, including Women in Commodities and Kazakhs in Commodities in London.
  • Susana Poyatos
    Susana Poyatos es una diseñadora granadina que comenzó su carrera obteniendo el
    premio de Moda Joven de Andalucía y es propietaria de la marca SLABON MODA
    desde 1990. Interesada en explorar proyectos que unen arte y moda, ha
    participado durante 6 años en la feria de Arte Contemporáneo Estampa de Madrid
    dentro del proyecto Estampa Desing Partners. En 2013, con la colección de obras
    “Estructuras en seda”
    , le concedieron el premio de la Asociación Madrileña de
    críticos de Arte. Dos años más tarde recibe el Premio Nacional de Moda a la
    Excelencia Empresarial Prenamo. Paralelamente realiza proyectos vinculados al
    mundo del cine y su ciudad, recibiendo en 2013 el Diploma de Honor de Granada.
    Ha realizado colecciones de especial relevancia, como su proyecto llamado
    “Diseño por la Música”, con el que realizó los trajes de las integrantes de una
    orquesta sinfónica, adecuando los diseños al espíritu de cada instrumento, o su
    colección “Luisa” - dedicada a la figura de la primera mujer torera, en el V Encuentro
    de la Industria con la Moda en la fábrica Mercedes Benz de Düsseldorf (Alemania).
    Desde 2022 pertenece a la asociación Costura de Autor, que tiene como objetivo la
    promoción y defensa de la costura española, así como de sus diseñadores y
    oficios artesanales. Entre sus acciones más significativas se encuentra la muestra
    colectiva “Elogio de las sombras”, celebrada en marzo de 2024 en Madrid. De su
    colaboración con la asociación Casa Japón de Granada ha nacido el proyecto
    “Kimonos, quimono, bata – turca" que verá la luz en abril de 2025 e incluirá una
    serie de actividades que realzarán la importancia de Granada en la Ruta de la Seda.
  • Несипбаева Гульдана Аманкельдиевна
    Несипбаева Гульдана Аманкельдиевна - Эсперт программы международного бакалавриата, ментор Казахстана по программе двойного диплома Washington Academy Основатель CP Washington Academy в Казахстане и мама троих девочек.
  • Жанна Тогузбаева
    Жанна Тогузбаева – дизайнер и создательница Joanna Paradis Qazaqstan, где мода сочетается с искусством и наследием. Ее уникальный стиль переосмысляет казахские традиции, предлагая экологичный и культурно богатый дизайн.
  • Жапарова Салтанат Аминқызы
    Қазақстан Республикасы Этнодизайнерлер одағының президенті
    Қурметті дизайнер, Еуропа консорцумынын «Алтын сапа» медалінін иегері, «Дарын» Мемлекеттік жастар сыйлыгынын иегері, КР Мэдениет саласының үздігі Жапарова Салтанат Аминқызы, елімізге танымал дизайнер
  • Жубанкөзова Венера
    Мен Жубанкөзова Венера жасым 51 де 1974 жылы дүниеге келгем . Руым Албан Нарынқол ауданынының туындысым . 1984 жылдан бастап Хореграфиялық балет училищесіне түстім 1992 жылы бітіріп .Салтанатби ансамбльінде әртісі .1996 жылданИталияда Қазақ дәстүрімен салтвн дәріптеп жүрмін! Қазақ тілін ән арқылы үйрету!
  • Madina Bazarkan
    Madina Bazarkan is a Kazakh artist and illustrator specializing in watercolor. A graduate of the Kazakh National Academy of Arts, she has exhibited worldwide, with her works held in private collections across Europe and the UAE.
  • Bayan Zhanbauova
    Bayan Zhanbauova is Kazakh producerliving in Paris,fashion, art and
    culture enthusiast. She is a founder of “KazFashionParis”.
  • Makhabat Ramazanova
    Makhabat Ramazanova studied PhD in Tourismat Universidad de las Islas
    Baleares. Currently works at Universidade Portucalense UPT.
  • Nurgul Kedzior
    Nurgul Kedzior has a background in philology and extensive HR experience in the oil industry. Since 2015, she has been living in the UK, working as an HR Manager for a top FMCG company in London.
  • Ищанова Зина Сайлауқызы
    Ищанова Зина Сайлауқызы, Алматы қаласы Белсенді ұзақ өмір сүру орталығының бөлім меңгерушісі, “Алматы әжелері” тобының жетекшісі, ҚР Білім ісінің үздігі
  • Zaure Yessimbekova Izmukhankyzy
    Zaure Yessimbekova Izmukhankyzy, rodillas 24/01/1967 selo Bidaik. Semipalatinsk,
    Obrazovanie: texnikum: Sovetski torgovli( tovaraved), (1985)universitet: imeni Kunaeva( yuristprudencia) g. Almaty. (2004) Licenciado agent inmobiliaria y perrito jurídico, Barcelona ( Spain) 2015
  • Darina Jumagul
    Darina Jumagul is the founder and director of Qazaq Nomad z.s., an organization that unites the Kazakh diaspora in the Czech Republic. Qazaq Nomad z.s. actively engages in preserving and promoting Kazakh culture in the Czech Republic by organizing various events and workshops. Information about their activities and initiatives can be found on their official Instagram page @kzvcz1. Darina plays a key role in strengthening ties between the Kazakh diaspora and the local community, fostering cultural exchange and mutual understanding.
  • Айдынай Бухарбаева
    Айдынай Бухарбаева 46 лет,
    Место жительство Таллин, Эстония.
    Председатель казахского общества “Атамекен” в Эстонии.
    По образованию юрист. 4 детей.
    Окончила магистратуру в области охраны окружающей среды.
    Работаю в сфере морских перевозок.
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  • An exceptional opportunity for collaboration and networking for future cooperation.
  • A unique platform for sharing experiences and exchanging knowledge.
This is not just a vibrant cultural festival but also a unique platform for dialogue between nations, exchange of experiences, and the establishment of international connections. Kazakhstan and Spain, two countries with significant roles in the history of the Silk Road, will meet in Granada, creating a remarkable fusion of tradition and modernity.
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DISTRICT, 18005 GRANADA, SPAIN
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