Kazakh Blogger Gifts Traditional Overcoat to Hollywood Star

Kazakh travel blogger Dastan Mukhamedrakhim has made a memorable impression on Hollywood star Will Smith by gifting him a traditional Kazakh chapan (a traditional, long, loose-fitting robe or overcoat that is a staple of Kazakh clothing).

The encounter took place at a high-profile Instagram-hosted event in Dubai, where globally renowned bloggers and public figures gathered, The Caspian Post reports via Kazakh media.

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Known on social media as @bydastann, Dastan had prepared the chapan before Smith’s performance, planning to present it to the actor. In an Instagram story, he shared his excitement:

"Will Smith will come out here in five minutes. I’ve taken a seat in the front row, prepared the chapan, and I’ll try to put it on him. Pray for me," Dastan said before the event began.

After the performance, the blogger successfully approached the stage and draped the embroidered coat over Will Smith. Reflecting on the moment, he noted:

"He’s wearing our chapan," Dastan commented.

The encounter, which happened entirely spontaneously, left Dastan amazed:

"Wow. Imagine this: putting a chapan on Will Smith completely out of the blue. Nobody else got a chance to take a photo with him - only I did," he shared in an Instagram story.

Dastan Mukhamedrakhim is celebrated on Instagram for his stunning videos showcasing Kazakhstan’s natural beauty. From endless steppes and towering mountains to blooming poppy fields, tulip-covered slopes, and remote corners rarely visited by tourists, his clips offer a fresh, non-tourist perspective of the country.

Traveling across Kazakhstan for nearly nine years, Dastan has amassed over 1.3 million followers, with his videos reaching global audiences and earning millions of views and likes. International viewers often remark that they are discovering Kazakhstan’s landscapes for the first time and are captivated by their scale and diversity.