Move over, ‘Barbenheimer’ – there’s a new cultural crossover grabbing global attention! 🇰🇿🤝🇨🇳 Young Kazakhs are buzzing about the Kazakhstan Tourism Year in China, a bilateral celebration sparking excitement faster than K-pop fan theories.
Rafael Bekshentayev, a Renmin University grad and Kazakh national, tells CGTN that the 24th SCO Summit has Gen Z in Kazakhstan ‘lit’ (as the kids say), especially with tourism and visa-free travel taking center stage. Since late 2023, Chinese travelers can explore Kazakhstan’s glittering cities and epic steppes visa-free – and vice versa. Think of it as a real-life ‘Before Sunrise’ sequel, but with more yurts and dumplings. 🥟✨
This isn’t just about Insta-worthy trips. Experts say the initiative could deepen cross-cultural understanding – imagine Chinese TikTokers dancing Kara Zhorga while Kazakh influencers master mooncakes. 🎑 With SCO-driven collaboration and youth enthusiasm, this partnership might just be the next big ‘soft power’ glow-up.
