Traditions and customs associated with mutual aid

Helping one another has always been highly valued by Kazakhs and is essential in a Kazakh community. As a result, there are a number of traditions associated with mutual aid. Asar - a family that needs to do urgent and sometimes difficult work has the right to seek help from relatives, friends, and neighbors. A lavish feast is laid out at the end of the work as a thank you to those who assisted.

Zhylu - a tradition associated with providing material, moral, and financial assistance to victims of natural disasters (fire, flood, etc.). All supporters, not just relatives, have the right to assist the victims. Donations can include livestock, building materials, clothing, money, and other items. Belkoterer - an elderly care tradition. For the elderly, delicious and most importantly - soft foods such as kazy, zhent, and cottage cheese are prepared. Typically, this responsibility falls to children or close relatives, rather than neighbors. The Belkoterer tradition exemplifies elderly care.