Legendary director George Miller, creator of the cult "Mad Max" franchise, recorded his first official video message to Kazakhstan, addressing the organizers and guests of the Drive Forum Great Orda auto and motorcycle tourism festival in Konayev, reports infohub.kz.
In his message, the Oscar winner said he was pleased to learn that the "Mad Max" universe inspired the festival's creation. "The true spirit of the Mad Max story is not just about cars and desert roads, but about freedom, courage, and the determination to move forward no matter what. I wish each of you new friends and wonderful adventures—unforgettable and inspiring in every way. See you on the road!" Miller said.
The Drive Forum Great Orda festival will take place from July 24 to 26 on the shores of the Kapchagay Reservoir in Konayev. Organizers promise an atmosphere of a post-apocalyptic world reminiscent of the "Mad Max" universe. The festival is expected to gather more than 1,500 participants, including travelers and auto tourism enthusiasts from Kazakhstan, Russia, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and other countries. Among the foreign guests will be an organized group from Cyprus. The project's partner is the international team MadWay Rally.
"The festival combines the culture of ancient nomads and traditions of the Eurasian steppe with modern trends. The project aims to boost expedition tourism and develop Konayev as a multifunctional resort and event cluster. In the long term, Drive Forum GREAT ORDA aims to become the main Central Asian hub for lovers of large-scale themed festivals, motorsports, and historical reenactment, capable of competing with the world's largest analogs," Kazakh Tourism concluded.
Earlier it was reported that the beach season in Kazakhstan is in full swing, and residents of Almaty are looking for quick and cheap ways to get to Kapchagay. The cheapest and most reliable way to reach Konayev and its beaches turned out to be by train.