Day of the capital notes Kazakhstan

Day of the capital Astana to celebrate since the acquisition of the capital city status in 1998. Until 2008, the feast was celebrated at the city level, 10 June, 2008, amendments to the Law "On holidays in Kazakhstan", under which plans to establish a new national holiday "Day of the capital July 6," due to the fact that the July 6, 1994 years was accepted by the Supreme Soviet of Kazakhstan to move the capital from Almaty to Astana (Astana). This day is a republic-off. Sixth of July marks the birthday and the president of Kazakhstan – Nursultan Nazarbayev. Sixth July 2011 Kazakhstan celebrates 13th birthday of the new capital. On this occasion, the city planned a series of festive events. To celebrate the festival of circus, "Echoes of Asia", which will gather on one stage actors of the CIS countries. Timed to the Day of the capital discovery II International Film Festival, an action-movie "Astana", organized by the famous Russian director Timur Bekmambetov. Astana to host VI and the International Music Festival "Operalia – 2011" festival of nomadic civilization "Millennium around Astana." The most anticipated events are the concerts of international stars Lara Fabian and Sarah Brightman. Completed a birthday celebration of Astana is traditionally a gala concert and folk festivals in the squares and streets.