On the eve of Republic Day, the tusau kesu ceremony was held for children from an orphanage

This ancient Kazakh custom symbolizes a child's first steps into independent life — steps that lead to goodness, prosperity, and a bright future. Today, seven respected and famous Kazakhs cut the fetters.

"The Kazakh people have always treated children with special warmth and care — we have never had children who were not our own. And today, in our multinational Kazakhstan, there are no children who are not our own, and no destinies who are not our own. We are one people, one country, and therefore our strength lies in unity, care, and mutual support.

These children are our future. Among them are future doctors, teachers, agronomists, and engineers. Our shared goal is to give them confidence, attention, and self-belief. May their every step be confident and easy, and their journey bright and happy.

"I am confident that this kind initiative will become a true tradition in our region!" the head of the region, Gauez Nurmukhambetov, noted.