World Toguzkumalak Day

Celebrating the international recognition of Toguzkumalak, the ancient Kazakh strategic board game that has become a bridge of friendship and understanding among peoples worldwide.

World Toguzkumalak Day

September 9 – World Toguzkumalak Day

Dear supporters of Toguzkumalak, dear friends of the game! On this remarkable occasion – World Toguzkumalak Day – the Hungarian–Kazakh Ethnosport and Cultural Association extends its heartfelt congratulations to you all!

World Toguzkumalak Day celebration

Toguzkumalak is a priceless heritage preserved through the centuries. It reflects the intellectual traditions, wisdom, and worldview of the Kazakh people. This ancient game is not only a part of national culture but also a spiritual treasure that is increasingly recognized worldwide. Through Toguzkumalak, we discover the depth of thought, the perspective on life, and the remarkable calculation skills of our ancestors.

Toguzkumalak game demonstration

Toguzkumalak game demonstration

International Toguzkumalak community

International Toguzkumalak community

Today, Toguzkumalak is flourishing not only in Kazakhstan but also in many countries across the globe, gaining international recognition. World championships, festivals, and cultural events have turned this game into a golden bridge of friendship and understanding among peoples. It plays a unique role in preserving generational continuity, fostering logical thinking, patience, and wisdom in young people.

For the Hungarian–Kazakh Ethnosport and Cultural Association, it is a great honor to contribute to the promotion of our traditional games and to strengthening cultural ties between nations. The essence of this celebration lies not only in honoring Toguzkumalak itself but also in recognizing it as a shared heritage of humanity and passing it on to future generations.

Cultural celebration of Toguzkumalak

Dear friends! We wish you all good health, success in your work, and fruitful outcomes in your endeavors. May the game of Toguzkumalak bring you inspiration and joy, and may it continue to strengthen the friendship between countries and peoples!


World Toguzkumalak Day represents the global recognition of this ancient game as a universal treasure that transcends cultural boundaries and brings people together through the shared joy of strategic thinking and cultural heritage.