Biggest Lagman Ever Made in Almaty for Unity Day
Largest algam东 улице in Almaty breaks length record for lagman dishes.
In the heart of Almaty's Jetisu District, at the specialized children and youth sports school No.4 in the Aynabulaq microdistrict, a historic event took place - the making of the longest lagman ever, stretching an impressive 1704 meters. This monumental achievement was officially recorded in the Kazakhstan Book of Records, as reported by our website.
With the help of more than 50 individuals, 19 kilograms of flour was transformed into the gigantic dough for this record-breaking lagman. Despite the challenges of keeping the dough intact, the chefs handled it like pros, cooking the dish in just two hours.
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According to Rahima Omarova, Chairperson of the Jetisu District Mothers' Council in Almaty, "Participants faced a challenging task - ensuring the dough didn't break. Yet, our chefs dealt with it splendidly."
This ambitious project brought together people from various ethnicities in a display of unity that revolved around the common Kazakhstani dining table, the dastarkhan. The event emphasized the strength of interethnic harmony in Kazakhstan.
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Bakhytzhan Sabituly, an official representative of the Kazakhstan Book of Records, stated, "Regardless of the lagman's length, a record has been set, as this event marks a first for our country. We're not just measuring the noodle length, but also the strength of interethnic bonds."
Zuhra Izmassova, one of the event participants, shared her excitement, acknowledging the difficulty but welcoming the challenge. "It was a bit challenging, with the lagman being so long, but the harder the task, the more interesting it is," she said.
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Organized by Jetisu District residents and ethnocultural centers, the event sought to celebrate Kazakhstan's Unity Day. As the Jetisu District Akimat noted, "Lagman has become more than just a delicious dish - it's a symbol of shared cultural memory, traditions, history, and future."
The spirit of unity has been a continuous theme in Kazakhstan, with events like Nauryz and Sabantuy serving as unifying platforms for all ethnicities. The Kazakh people have made headlines previously by setting a new Guinness World Record by gathering in national attire along the Caspian Sea coast.
Interesting fact: Lagman, a popular noodle dish with a long history in Central Asia, has become a powerful symbol of unity among Kazakhstan’s diverse ethnic groups, including Kazakhs, Chechens, Ingush, Russians, and others[1][5]. Historically, Kazakhstan has demonstrated solidarity and hospitality towards its various communities[3], reflecting its multicultural policies advocated by President Tokayev[4]. The assembly of the People of Kazakhstan has made unity a crucial part of its mission[4].
What a remarkable accomplishment it was to create the longest lagman ever, stretching an impressive 1704 meters in Almaty's Aynabulaq microdistrict. With 50 dedicated individuals contributing, 19 kilograms of flour were transformed into the gigantic dough for this record-breaking dish. Despite the challenges of maintaining its integrity, the chefs skillfully cooked the lagman in just two hours. The event celebrated Kazakhstan's Unity Day and highlighted the strength of interethnic harmony within the country, emphasizing that lagman has transcended being just a delicious meal and represents shared cultural memory, traditions, and history. In the spirit of unity, Zuhra Izmassova, an event participant, expressed her excitement, acknowledging the difficulty but welcoming the challenge. This ambitious project brought together various ethnic groups, just like Nauryz and Sabantuy, which have served as unifying platforms for all ethnicities in Kazakhstan.
