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Category: Traditions in Transition

Traditions in TransitionThese stories were produced by professional master’s students in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication in spring 2026.

Even in the American Midwest, the language of spring still arrives in Kazakh 
Culture Cultures Traditions in Transition

Even in the American Midwest, the language of spring still arrives in Kazakh 

May 5, 2026May 5, 2026

For the Kazakh diaspora in Madison, practicing the tradition of celebrating spring’s arrival has become more than just a holiday. Roughly 6,000 miles from their

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