New-Year party on behalf of the President of Kazakhstan held in Astana today
ASTANA. December 20. KAZINFORM "Christmas tree, kindle"! Children have shouted these words today at the children's New-Year party on behalf of the President of the country. A lot of people have gathered today in the Palace of Schoolchildren - about 200 children, including orphans, children left without parents' care and talented children. They were dancing in a round singing merry festive songs.
Nurkanat Zhakypbai, stage director, honored worker of the Republic of Kazakhstan:
"The main theme of todays children's party is "ҒажайыпқатолыЖаңажыл" ("New Year full of wonders"). It is reflected in the hall decoration. Today our hall is presented as a snowy winter. Besides, we've invited 20 bright characters. I hope the children liked it and now they are in a good mood".
The main heroes of the holidays are Ayaz Ata (Father Christmas) and Akshakar (the the Show Maiden), beardless cheater Aldar Kose, Karashash, Zheztyrnak, and the Fire Horse - a symbol of the New Year 2014. These characters have created an atmosphere of celebration and unforgettable moments for the children.
Anastasiya Zubova, pupil of Astana city orphanage:
"I like it very much here, we are dancing, singing, reeling together with Father Christmas and the Snow Maiden. I would like to congratulate all Kazakhstani residents of the New Year, especially my educators who have always been with me, helping in hour of need".
Elizaveta Aristova, pupil of Astana city orphanage:
"It's very solemn for me for it's my first time at such New-Year children's party. I like everything very much, cartoon characters are very beautiful. I'm wearing a costume of a horse, because the horse year is coming'.
Laura Akzhanova, 5-grade pupil of economic lyceum, Astana city:
"I like the Christmas tree very much, because it is colorful, pretty and decorated. Today I'm singing a song Happy New Year".
The main surprise of todays children's New-Year party is a video congratulation by the Head of the state Nursultan Nazarbayev. On his behalf each child received a present set for the sum of 75 000 tenge - a tablet, annual Internet package, books, a toy, sweet present and an invitation ticket. In addition, there was an excursion in the Palace of Schoolchildren for the children and a festive dinner with treats.
Source: astana.gov.kz