July 6, celebrations began simultaneously at several venues in the town.

Along the tributary of the Irtysh – Semipalatinki River – a scene and yurt of urban House of Friendship were installed, tables with an exhibition and national food. Representatives of ethnic and cultural associations of Seimei, congratulated each other on holiday. Bright variety of apparels shaded best summer color of Astana Day.

On this day, Kazakhstaners celebrate Day of Astana. But July 6, 1940, Nursultan Abishevich Nazarbayev was born – the first president of independent Kazakhstan, the man who did for his country so much that the true extent of his personality really is possible to evaluate only by the descendants – large seen in distance. Traditionally, citizens wish their head r the same as everyone else – health, happiness, success and long life.

Citizens, despite the more than 30-degree heat, massively joined the celebration. Bilingual concert program, with items in the state Kazakh and Russian – language of international communication – on the waterfront of the city were prepared by the Palace of Culture. The audience appreciated dedication of artists by applause – in closed stage costumes, stylized headdresses, under the scorching sun, they sang and danced incendiary, giving the joy of meeting with art.

Activists of Association “Union of Irtysh Tatars and Bashkirs” Khak “, at the initiative of its director Gabdulhak Ahunzhanov officially became a part of the town of Semey Friendship House on May 19, 2014, gave

congratulations and wishes to fellow-semeychaners , Kazakhs and all compatriots abroad:

– In a public holiday and birthday of President, Leader of the Nation Nursultan Nazarbayev we would like to wish the most important thing – peace and friendship. They have no value, without them all is meaningless. Astana climbed up by joint efforts of our entire country. Every town, every village gave something to Astana, and Semey not remained not aloof from the common cause. Kazakhs have a national idea – “Mengіlіk yel,” we know where to go. We are led by strong and respected leader in the world community. If we remember the covenants of ancestors – to be together, we can accomplish all. Even that now seems distant and elusive, is subject to the people for whom the greatest wealth is not the “I” but “we.”

Victoria Kuptcova