The Day of Gratitude was widely celebrated in the Almaty region

The Day of Gratitude was widely celebrated in the Almaty region
On March 1, the Day of Gratitude was celebrated in the Almaty region in the city of Konayev. At the event organized by the Assembly of People of Kazakhstan, the significance of the significant date was popularized.
The event presented the cultures and traditions of more than 10 ethnic groups of the region on the theme "Bir Maksat. Bir mudde. Bir bolashak".
Akim of the region Marat Sultangaziev visited the exhibition, got acquainted with the culture, traditions and customs of ethnic groups.
The second part of the holiday continued with a solemn event.
Akim of Almaty region Marat Sultangaziev opened the festive ceremony with a congratulatory speech and noted the significance of the significant date.
"There is no doubt that together, as a single nation, we will achieve our goal – to build a just society and strengthen our statehood," Marat Sultangaziev said.
The Governor of the region noted that the Kazakh land has become a fertile place for millions of people who have been forced to relocate in difficult times.
"On this significant day, the Kazakh people are united by the memory of the triumph of morality and spirituality in the difficult years of trials," the governor of the region said.
In addition, during the event, a number of citizens were awarded the certificate of gratitude "Algys" by the akim of the region for selfless activity in the name of the prosperity of the region and invaluable services in glorifying the world. Among them are the chairman of the Chechen-Ingush ethno-cultural association "Vainakh" of Almaty region Adam Boisaev, chairman of the Council of Mothers of the Karasaz rural district of Rayymbek district Bakhytgul Raeva, member of the Chechen-Ingush ethno-cultural association "Vainakh" Zoya Magomadova, commander of the fire department No. 4 of Zhambyl district Meirambek Shagatayev, chairman of the public association of disabled people "Samga N" of Talgar district Nazgul Rysbaeva, employee of the ambulance station of the Uygur district Baizhan Baykenovich, artist of the Almaty Regional Philharmonic Begzat Agiyar, chairman of the Council of Elders of the city Konaev Bisentai Kashakbayev and other citizens.
The event continued with a festive concert "Rakmet sagan, Qazaqstan!". Artists of the concert organization "Alatau auenderi" presented musical works on the themes of friendship and unity.
It is worth noting that this year in the Almaty region, the Gratitude festival was organized in a new format. The celebration of the significant date began on February 20. During this period, more than 100 events of various directions were implemented in the region.
"All the events that will be implemented within the framework of the Day of Gratitude are aimed at strengthening national unity and patriotism of the people, showing kindness, friendship and loan of consent of all ethnic groups of our region," said Zhandar Asan, head of the secretariat of the Assembly of People of Kazakhstan – the Department for the Development of interethnic Relations of the Almaty region.
Popularization of the new format of the holiday is designed to attract public opinion leaders and intellectuals, especially representatives of the creative sphere.