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Saiga Day is celebrated across the saiga range states
Saiga Day was conceived by the SCA as an international initiative to create a focus within rural communities for conservation of the saiga and its habitat. The festivities take place each spring to mark the birth of the first saiga calves of the year, and is a celebration of life which unites communities across the saiga’s range under a common symbol.
Saiga Day News
Saiga Day in Russia 2 – Steppe Club “Ecolyata”
May 14-15, 2021 the steppe club "Ecolyata" of the "Achinerovskaya secondary school" conducted events dedicated to Saiga Day. Students of grades 1-11 took an active part. On May 14 there was a grand opening dedicated to Saiga Day. On May 15 there were quizzes, contests...
Saiga Day 2021 in Russia – part 1. Steppe Club “Elvg-Delvg Erdnihn”
On May 14-15, 2021, the Saiga Day was celebrated at the "Elvg-Delvg Erdnihn" steppe club in the Yustinsky District of the Republic of Kalmykia under the auspices of the Saiga Conservation Alliance. This event was attended by almost all students of the school: from the...
Saiga Day in Uzbekistan continuation – part 3. Saiga Day in Karakalpakstan
The 6th of May. Saiga Day in the village of Karakalpakstan. It is located in the immediate vicinity of the Saigachiy Reserve. The day before, sports competitions took place in the village of Karakalpakstan - a marathon race among students of school No. 26 and a...
Saiga Day in Kazakhstan – Part 4
Here you can see photos from Saiga Day event from two more Saiga Friends clubs in Kazakhstan. These are Korgantuz secondary school of the Baikadam village, Shalkar area, Aktobe region and N5 secondary school of Shalkar city, Shalkar area, Aktobe region Korgantuz...
Saiga Day in Kazakhstan – part 3
Here are the photos of the A.Konkayev secondary school of Torgai village, Zhankeldi area, Kostanay region celebrating Saiga Day this year
Saiga Day in Uzbekistan continuation – part 2. Saiga Day 2021 in Ustyurt. Villages located near the Saigachy Reserve
5 May. Celebrating Saiga Day 2021 in the village of Kyrk-Kyz. The steppe club based on school number 31 friendly welcomes guests from school number 52 in the neighboring village of Elabad. An important fact is that Uz-Kor Gas Chemical JV LLC became partners in the...
Saiga Day Kazakhstan 2021 continuation – part 2
Here is an update about Saiga Day which was organized by another "Saiga Friends" Steppe Club in Kazakhstan. Children are from the Aktobe region, Shalkar area, Akkaitym village, Zhanakonys secondary school. The plan of the event and methodologies were the same as for...
Saiga Day 2021 in Uzbekistan
“Resurrection: sea, saigas, steppe” This was the motto of the Saiga Day -2021 festive events in Uzbekistan. The organizers and participants of the events wanted to emphasize their commitment to the common goal of the restoration of the steppes and the return of...
Saiga Day Kazakhstan 2021
Kazakhstan has started to celebrate International Saiga Day 2021. This year 10 Steppe clubs around the country will participate. The topic of this year’s activity is “The impact of climate change on biodiversity”. To help clubs arrange the celebration to each of them...
Saiga Day 2020 Kazakhstan
"Saiga Friends" clubs across Kazakhstan remotely celebrated the annual Saiga Day. Children received tasks, coloring books and other materials specially prepared by ACBK for independent participation. They also took part in the competition “Who hides the mask?”, In...