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For 22 years, Zhailau Heritage Camp in New Hampshire has been a lifeline for Gen-Z Kazakh-American adoptees—offering a rare space where kids with white parents can connect, celebrate their heritage, and find belonging. Originally focused on language and dance, the camp now thrives as a family reunion led by former campers who’ve grown into mentors. Through shared meals like pulao and barsauk, participants taste home and pass down traditions. It’s not just a summer program—it’s a movement to build lasting community and identity for a generation often left feeling unseen.

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