Orteke art is an important part of the folk heritage and ethnic identity of Central Asia, admired by people both young and old. Orteke is a puppet of a mountain goat which dances under the control of a folk musician playing a dombra (traditional Turkic musical instrument with two strings). Cords link the fingers of the musician and the limbs of the wooden puppet, attached to the musical drum surface. When the musician plays, the puppet moves naturally and jumps following the rhythm. It is quite difficult to imagine how all this works. The Orteke art organically amalgamates dombra sounds, the dance of a goat, and vocal exercises by the musician-puppeteer. The puppet itself is a craft masterpiece. Each time the goat dance is performed in a new way, emphasizing the skill of the performer. Orteke ultimately makes a strong impression on any viewer.

The culture of the Kazakh people originates from the deepest history of Eurasia. Its roots appear in the creativity of the nomadic tribes who roamed Kazakh steppes long before the Kazakh nation was created. This culture originates from a nomadic lifestyle, and it reflects a harmonious model that combines different cultures, languages, and confessions. Nomads maintained cooperative relationships with settled populations, and this facilitated cultural exchanges that enriched the cultures of the region.