Salburyn, inherited from ancient nomads, is a festival of collective equestrian hunting with Tazy greyhounds and birds of prey, organized as a solemn and festive event lasting 5–7 days. The Salburyn festival brings together musicians, singers, storytellers of folk epics, and all those wishing to experience the spirit of competition, recreation, and celebration.

Salburyn is a social institution, Batyrlyq mektebi (“School of Bravery”), where the younger generation learns navigation, horseback riding, social communication, diplomacy, and survival skills. It is an eco-friendly, sustainable form of festive hunting with animals — birds of prey, Tazy greyhounds, and horses (without firearms) — held during strictly defined seasons.

After master classes in yurt camps, participants set out early in the morning with the blessing (bata) of the elders. They then divide into groups of experienced and younger hunters. On the trail of fleeing game, hunters release their swift Tazy hounds and let their birds fly. After a successful hunt, festive meals are arranged by campfires with music, poetry recitals, and storytelling. Upon safe return, elder women shower the participants with sweets (shashu), expressing collective gratitude to the divine.

By taking responsibility for caring for horses, Tazy greyhounds, and birds of prey, practitioners synchronize their lifestyle with the rhythms of nature and vast landscapes, often living in remote areas and villages.

Traditional roles among hunters vary: elder keepers and experienced hunters, pathfinders (Iz Kesushi), chasers (Qaqpanshylar), falconers — Buryktshi and Kusbegi, Tazy trainers, equipment craftsmen, singers and musicians, as well as supporting staff.

NGOs such as Zhalair Shora, the Kyran Federation, and the Kansonar National Association of Traditional Hunting Communities actively sustain and promote the element through continuous practice, the annual Salburyn Festival, and local and international events.

Organizing the Salburyn Festival and collective trainings is a formal transmission of ethical hunting skills from officially registered practitioners to their apprentices.

Today, equestrian hunting with Tazy greyhounds and birds of prey is a way for Kazakhstanis to reconnect with nature and their nomadic roots. It introduces young people to their ancestors, traditions of living with animals, and respect for the laws of nature. The Tazy is the only dog breed known to have lived in yurts together with its owner.

Salburyn fosters communication and dialogue in all forms: intergenerational (youth and elders, masters and apprentices), rural–urban, and geographic (domestic and international participants), inviting all gender groups and religious communities.

Salburyn emphasizes fair and noble treatment of animals and nature. It excludes the use of firearms and modern hunting devices (such as mass hunting methods or trapping). As a form of festive communal hunting, it is aimed at safeguarding wildlife and ensuring humane treatment of animals.