Republic Day Is Celebrated in the United States

Washington, D.C. October 28, 2022 - On the occasion of Republic Day, the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the United States held a gala concert for compatriots living in different states and students of the “Bolashak” program. The headliners of the event were singer and composer, Honored Artist of Kazakhstan Marat Omarov and Honored Worker of Kazakhstan Assel Nurkenova.

The musical evening began with the national anthem of the Republic of Kazakhstan, a video dedicated to the Republic Day, and continued with a concert program of Kazakh artists who performed author's and folk songs on the piano and kobyz.

In his speech, Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yerzhan Ashikbayev emphasized the importance of celebrating the Republic Day, which is designed to elevate the spirit of the people and strengthen unity and solidarity. The Kazakh diplomat noted the reforms and initiatives of the Head of State aimed at improving the socio-economic situation of the population. During his speech, Ambassador Ashikbayev also spoke in detail about the work done by the Embassy and plans for the future.

On behalf of the Kazakh diaspora, People's Writer of Kazakhstan, Laureate of the State Prize Mukhtar Magauin took the floor, who thanked the Embassy for organizing an event aimed at promoting love for motherland, native language and cultural heritage.

At the end of the event, the guests of the evening were treated to dishes of the national cuisine.