The ceremony took place at the square near the State Opera and Ballet Theater “Astana Opera“.
The students of capital schools and winners of international contests took part in the event.
Addressing the gathering, the President of Kazakhstan noted that the country has created all the necessary conditions for the young generation.
“Kindergartens, schools and sports centres have been built for you to become well-educated and strong citizens, true patriots of our country. We have created independent Kazakhstan where new facilities are launched and new jobs are created. This is all for you to become happy and live in the highly respected country. Let the coming New Year make all your dreams come true,” Nursultan Nazarbayev highlighted.
In conclusion, the President wished all strong health, success and prosperity.
25-meter tall the New Year grand fir tree called “Bird of Happiness” had been illuminated simultaneously together with all the New Year fir trees displayed in the regions all over the country.
