n July 2025 the Kazakhstan contemporary dance company Jolda Dance Theatre took part in the prestigious Avignon OFF Festival in France as part of a delegation from Almaty. almatyonavignonoff.com+2Silk Way TV+2

On the venue of La Scierie they presented their original performance Tamyr, a work combining contemporary dance, live vocal music rooted in traditional Kazakh “bata” blessings, and a strong thematic reflection on identity, roots and generational continuity. Silk Way TV+2avignon-et-moi.fr+2

The show received warm reception from European audiences, critics and festival curators — many praised how Jolda managed to translate Kazakh cultural heritage into a universal dance language. Тенгри Ньюс+2Госпортал Казахстана+2

Beyond the main theatrical program, the company also took part in various street performances and public interventions around Avignon, contributing to the lively festival atmosphere and expanding their presence beyond traditional theatre stages. avignon-et-moi.fr+2activscene.fr+2

As a result, Jolda Dance Theatre’s participation in Avignon led to new international contacts: festival organizers, producers and choreographers have expressed interest in future collaborations, and the troupe reportedly received several invitations from festivals in Germany, France and Italy. Тенгри Ньюс+1

Thus, the 2025 Avignon trip marked an important milestone for contemporary performing arts from Central Asia — proving that bold fusion of tradition and experimentation can resonate powerfully on the global stage.