Famous Brazilian writer Paulo Coelho shared a photo taken in Kazakhstan on Instagram. In the photo, the 78‑year‑old author of «The Alchemist» poses with a horse against a mountainous backdrop.
«While I walk through the world, Kazakhstan. Galloping into the Year of the Horse. Wishing everyone a Happy New Year!» he wrote in the caption.
The post sparked lively reactions in the comments section. Users wondered whether the author was indeed in Kazakhstan, welcomed him and pointed out that the traditional Kazakh New Year, Nauryz, is celebrated on March 22.
The post has already garnered more than 15,000 likes and hundreds of comments.
Paulo Coelho is a globally recognized Brazilian lyricist and novelist, best known for «The Alchemist» and «Veronika Decides to Die.» His books have been translated into 88 languages and have sold more than 320 million copies worldwide.
