People take part in a Nauryz festival celebration in Almaty, Kazakhstan, on March 21, 2026. Nauryz, also known as Nowruz, is one of the most important traditional festivals in Central Asian countries, marking the arrival of spring. (Str/Xinhua)

People take part in a Nauryz festival celebration in Almaty, Kazakhstan, on March 21, 2026. Nauryz, also known as Nowruz, is one of the most important traditional festivals in Central Asian countries, marking the arrival of spring. (Str/Xinhua)

This aerial drone photo taken on March 21, 2026 shows a Nauryz festival celebration in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Nauryz, also known as Nowruz, is one of the most important traditional festivals in Central Asian countries, marking the arrival of spring. (Str/Xinhua)

People perform during a Nauryz festival celebration in Almaty, Kazakhstan, on March 21, 2026. Nauryz, also known as Nowruz, is one of the most important traditional festivals in Central Asian countries, marking the arrival of spring. (Xinhua/Jiang Hexuan)

People take part in a wrestling competition during a Nauryz festival celebration in Almaty, Kazakhstan, on March 21, 2026. Nauryz, also known as Nowruz, is one of the most important traditional festivals in Central Asian countries, marking the arrival of spring. (Str/Xinhua)