Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, together with King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of the Belgians, toured the National Museum. The distinguished guests were shown the museum’s architecture and exhibitions highlighting the historical and cultural heritage of the Great Steppe. Particular attention was paid to the gold galleries, which showcase unique archaeological finds and examples of ancient jewelry art. Among the exhibits were the Golden Man from the Issyk burial mound, along with artefacts and reconstructions associated with discoveries from the Berel, Taldy-II, Taksay and Shilikty burial mounds. In the Ethnography Hall, the guests explored the traditions, everyday life, and material and spiritual culture of the Kazakh people. They also viewed an exhibition of paintings by Belgian artist James Ensor. The visit concluded with the King and the Queen of the Belgians leaving a commemorative note in the Book of Distinguished Guests.
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