President lights Christmas tree at Central square behind Akorda

"We gathered for participation in traditional event for Astana - lighting the main Christmas tree of the country", the President said.

The Head of the State noted that New Year is a wonderful holiday, with which we connect our hopes for future, happiness and success.

"New capital of our country became a symbol of revival, the country's success. Everything is constructed for babies, children, for your future, for your literate, cultural upbringing, and leading the country to success. We do everything for this. I want to congratulate you all on the New Year events. We expect great hopes from the next year. I wish you health, happiness, success and welfare every family and home", N.Nazarbayev said.