Central Asian-Turkic Edinburgh Society

University of Edinburgh

About Us

Welcome to the Central Asian Society of Edinburgh! We are a community dedicated to celebrating and sharing the rich and diverse cultures of Central Asia. Our society brings together students from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.

Furthermore, we are delighted to extend a warm welcome to all Turkic people who wish to join our community

Founded in 2023

Our Members

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The Uniqueness of Central Asia

Culture

Culture

Explore the vibrant traditions, music, and art that have been passed down through generations.

Food

Food

Savor the unique flavors of Central Asian cuisine, from delicious plov to savory samsa.

Silk Road

Silk Road

Discover the history of the ancient trade route that connected the East and West.

Our Committee

President

Samirbek Rashidov

Vice President

Omar Khoja

Secretary

Denizcan Dede

Treasurer

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Our Events

2024/2025

Hosting a Minister of Education of Kazakhstan

A special event hosting the Minister of Education of Kazakhstan.

Social Dinners

Regular social gatherings to connect and build a strong community.

Nawruz

Planning for our next big Nawruz celebration is already underway!

2023/2024

Linguistic Lectures of Central Asian Languages

A series of lectures on the fascinating languages of Central Asia.

Visit to St Andrews

A wonderful day trip to the historic town of St Andrews.

Plov Dinner

A culinary gathering where we cooked and shared delicious Plov.