The largest flag of the Republic of Kazakhstan unfurled in Riga by Kazakh hockey fans

Riga, May 13, 2023 – The Embassy of Kazakhstan, together with compatriots, held a bright and memorable flash mob in the capital of Latvia in support of Kazakhstan's bid to host the Ice Hockey World Championship in 2027 in our country.

In front of the Arena Rīga Ice Arena, the flag of Kazakhstan was unfurled, where the 86th Ice Hockey World Championship is taking place these days, in which the National Team of our country takes part.

The flag of Kazakhstan was specially delivered to Riga, its dimensions are impressive and comparable to a professional ice arena: 40 by 20 meters, with a total area of 800 square meters.

Such a large-scale action is being held abroad for the first time. A similar flash mob will also be held on the coast of the Baltic Sea in the city of Jurmala.

The Embassy of Kazakhstan in Latvia expresses special gratitude for the assistance in holding these events to the leadership of the Riga and Jurmala City Council, the Organizing Committee of the 86th World Championship and the Latvian Ice Hockey Federation.

Teams from 16 countries of the world participate in the current Ice Hockey World Championship. Matches are held from 12 to 28 May in Latvia and Finland.

We wish victorious games to our team!